The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name

"A spooky, funny, magical and atmospheric adventure with a compelling hero you will adore. " Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of Nevermoor.

If my hair looks like bright green seaweed, it's because that's exactly what it is. My eyes, a pair of abalone shells, polished blue by sand. Teeth, two rows of pebbles. And my skin is made of wax.

Corpse never asked to be a kid ghost. She doesn't remember anything from her life - all she knows is her home on the rock-that-doesn't-exist, her friend Simon the spider, and the vile Witches whose magic she steals.

So, when she discovers that there's a powerful treasure which could give her all the answers to what she's lost - her memories, her family, her name - Corpse sets off to find it. On her journey across the stormy sea, she must battle magic, sea monsters and a cruel figure from her past. But the Witches want the treasure too. And they'll do anything to get it first.

A deliciously dark adventure, packed with chills, fizzing with magic and introducing a truly unforgettable heroine.

Review

The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name is ghoulishly charming! A spooky, funny, magical and atmospheric adventure with a compelling hero you will adore. The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name feels like a worthy successor to Coraline by way of The Witches, with a creepy, comic touch of Round the Twist for good measure. I loved it. ― Jessica Townsend, New York TImes bestselling author of the Nevermoor series.

A fast-paced roller coaster ride full of spooky drama that whirls around a deep and lovely heart. ― Just Imagine

Seriously spooky, with lots of clever twists ― Irish Independent

About the Author

Reece Carter is a high-profile Australian nutritionist who has written two non-fiction books for adults, appeared on many of Australian's major television networks, and written for magazines like GQ. He grew up in rural Western Australia and now lives in Sydney. He has always wanted to write for children and A Girl Called Corpse is his first novel, perfect for fans of Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman.