The Fall of the House of Tatterly (Tatterly #1)
by Shanna Miles (Author)
Twelve-year-old Theo Tatterly's ability to see ghosts is a useful skill in a house full of dead relatives, but it makes him a loner at school and everywhere else, where ghosts eternally pester him for help.
For Theo, life is easier on the periphery. When his first failed exorcism portends an end to the Tatterly line, Theo must bring together his entire family--living and dead--to save the home they've lived in for generations . . . and maybe the world.
Author Shanna Miles's story of magical modern-day Charleston crackles with unforgettable characters and pays homage to the city's rich culture, folklore, and history.
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ALA/Booklist
A spine-chilling stand-alone for readers who love the works of Eden Royce and Lora Senf.
Kirkus
A richly detailed story that amplifies the importance of connections and community.
Publishers Weekly
A Black 12-year-old must take on an evil supernatural entity to save his family in this adrenaline-fueled tale by Miles (For All Time). Theo Tatterly, who has always been able to see and talk to ghosts, lives with his similarly gifted aunts and cousins in an old mansion in Charleston, S.C. Because of his abilities, he is constantly surrounded by ghosts asking for his help in crossing over to the other side. This unending supernatural chatter makes him feel as if he has no time to cultivate relationships with the living, resulting in much time alone and few friendships, save for his bond with cousin Issa. When a malevolent presence interrupts his exorcising a spirit, Theo learns that the sinister specter intends to come after his family. To protect them, Theo must bring together everyone he knows--living and dead--to fight back. Though a somewhat complicated and occasionally inconsistent magic system can sometimes befuddle, over-the-top fantastical ambiance, paired with rich depictions of Charleston's historical and cultural lore, makes for an endearing, enchanting adventure teeming with quirky characters. Ages 8-12. (Oct.)
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"A richly detailed story that amplifies the importance of connections and community."—Kirkus Reviews
"A spine-chilling stand-alone for readers who love the works of Eden Royce and Lora Senf." —Booklist
"Over-the-top fantastical ambiance, paired with rich depictions of Charleston's historical and cultural lore, makes for an endearing, enchanting adventure teeming with quirky characters." - Publishers Weekly
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV069000 - Juvenile Fiction | Ghost Stories
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