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The Girl Who Wasn't There

Name: The Girl Who Wasn't There
Rating: 4.67 (9 reviews)
ISBN: 9780241684054

By Jacqueline Wilson

When Aurora’s imaginary friend turns frighteningly real, Luna must uncover the tower’s secret before it’s too late.

mysterious engaging spine-tingling

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.67

From 9 readers

Genres

Mystery Friendship/Family Horror/Spooky

What is The Girl Who Wasn't There about?

Luna and her sister Aurora move into a dilapidated tower, hoping for a fairy-tale life. However, the tower needs repairs, their dad is unemployed, and the top room is off-limits. At school, Luna makes a friend, but Aurora struggles, preferring her imaginary friend, Tansy. As Aurora's belief in Tansy deepens, the family faces unsettling events. Is the tower cursed? Can Luna uncover the truth and restore harmony?

About the author

Jacqueline Wilson is a much-loved British author who has written many popular books for children, including the famous 'Tracy Beaker' series. Her stories are full of interesting characters and real-life adventures. Jacqueline loves reading and writing, and her books have inspired many children to enjoy stories and use their imagination.

Pages

416 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

First published

2024

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