Her parents—owners of a cemetery in Upstate New York—are proud of her devoutness, but her younger sister, Laurel, would rather spend her time exploring the forest that surrounds the Windham’s’ property than in her own grave.
The Windham girls lead secluded lives—their older sister died in a tragic accident and their parents’ protectiveness has made the family semi-infamous.
As the new school year begins, the outside world comes creeping in through encounters with mean girls, a new friend, and a runaway boy hiding out in the cemetery. Meanwhile, a ghost hangs around the Windham property—the only grave keeper never to cross over—plotting how to keep the sisters close to home and close to her . . . forever.
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Rating: 3 Stars
My Review: This is another book I snagged from the used bookstore and I have to say that it was weird. I am not even sure what I read. I did finish it but to really explain this book I don't even know where I would start. Its one that you will have to read on your won and I don't even know. Weird it was so weird and I do not think I would read it again.
Review
“At times deeply atmospheric and darkly haunting, THE GRAVE KEEPERS takes us on a spine-tingling journey into a world much like our own, where more lies beneath than above.” -- Mindy McGinnis, Edgar Award-winning author of A MADNESS SO DISCREET
“An odd and lovely story.” -- B&N Teen Blog
“Gothic surrealism as everlasting as a ghost’s kiss blends with coming-of-age angst for the modern age.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“A lyrical and gorgeously uncanny coming-of-age story of incantatory power.” -- Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author, Kelly Link
“[A] gem for fans of ghost fiction...[with] plenty of thematic meat, too.” -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“A compelling and raw look at coming-of-age in a society where you feel like an outsider.” -- Teenreads.com --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
“An odd and lovely story.” -- B&N Teen Blog
“Gothic surrealism as everlasting as a ghost’s kiss blends with coming-of-age angst for the modern age.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“A lyrical and gorgeously uncanny coming-of-age story of incantatory power.” -- Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author, Kelly Link
“[A] gem for fans of ghost fiction...[with] plenty of thematic meat, too.” -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“A compelling and raw look at coming-of-age in a society where you feel like an outsider.” -- Teenreads.com --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
About the Author
Elizabeth Byrne grew up in New Jersey and earned her MFA at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She currently lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. You can find her on Twitter @heylizbyrne.
--This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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