This critically-acclaimed middle grade ghost story, called “a fascinating, page-turning tale” in a starred Kirkus Reviews review and “unapologetically—and beautifully—Malaysian” by ALA Booklist, follows a young girl who inherits a ghost from her witch grandmother, in a chilling but heartfelt adventure perfect for fans of Holly Black and Tahereh Mafi.

* Chosen as a 2020 Kirkus PrizeFinalist for Young Readers' Literature! *

A Malaysian folk talecomes to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfectfor fans of The Book of Boy and The Jumbies.

I am a dark spirit, theghost announced grandly. I am yourinheritance, your grandmother’s legacy. I am yours to command.

Suraya is delighted when her witchgrandmother gifts her a pelesit. She names her ghostly companion Pink, and thetwo quickly become inseparable.

But Suraya doesn’t know thatpelesits have a dark side—and when Pink’s shadows threaten to consume themboth, they must find enough light to survive . . . before they are both lost tothe darkness.

Fans of Holly Black’s DollBones and Tahereh Mafi’s Furthermore series will love this ghostly middlegrade debut that explores jealousy, love, and the extraordinary power offriendship.