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“So with my luck, I'll never make it in time to save the boy in the forest because my hair will have snagged on a tree branch a mile back.”

Quote by Cynthia Hand

Work

This novel follows the story of a girl who discovers she is a ghost and her journey to find her place in the afterlife while dealing with her unresolved earthly relationships. more

Author

Cynthia Hand is an American author born in 1978. She is known for her young adult literature, particularly the 'Guardians' series, which combines elements of fantasy, romance, and growth. more

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