This book is a great read for pre-teens who are learning about their changing environment. This book touches on making friends, dealing with bullies, grief, and so much more. I really enjoyed this story and think so many young readers will be able to relate to the story.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This middle grade novel was an interesting and quick read. It dealt with issues of real vs. superficial friendships, bullying, grief and loss, starting over, single parent homes, and other themes. I enjoyed the storyline - a family moves to a home in a superstitious small-town in Florida that happens to be haunted by three ghosts cursed by their greed over a diamond. The 6th grade protagonist, Charlie, decides that finding the cursed diamond will be her ticket back to NYC, where she grew up. One of the ghosts, Ada, finds a way to communicate to assist her on her quest. However, if Charlie succeeds, it may mean that the three ghosts disappear and aren’t going to be able to break the curse and move on from the home. Overall, I enjoyed the book and think that middle grade students would as well. There are brief references to the use of an Ouija Board and speaking to a local medium. There was no bad language, no substance or alcohol use, and no romantic interests (other than the father having a crush on one of Charlie’s teachers). Overall, it was an enjoyable read with good lessons.

The arc digital font was a bit of a hindrance due to its' small size, and it took longer to get through. Other than that the story was really good. Ada and Arthur tried to outsmart a curse when they picked up a diamond from the sea, Guff tried to steal it and fared no better, All lost three lost their lives and now haunt Winklevoss Manor. Enter Charlie and her dad...will they succumb to the diamond's curse or finally give peace to the ghosts?