The Haunted Stepsister

by Medeia Sharif

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Pub Date May 09 2016 | Archive Date Jun 27 2016

Description

Sixth grade isn’t easy for Jesenya Moradi, especially since her father's recent remarriage and tension with her new stepsister, Kammy. After an incident at school that nearly destroyed Kammy's life, Jess has been desperate to get on Kammy’s good side. But a fateful trip to an allegedly haunted bathroom changes both girls’ lives forever.

The rumors about the bathroom are true, and now Jess is convinced a demon's possessing Kammy. Eerie things happen whenever she's around – flying objects, flickering lights, not to mention the fact that something, or someone, is making people into its puppets.

Worse, the demon seems fixated on making Jess confess her part in ruining Kammy's reputation. Sticking to her Muslim faith, Jess enlists the help of an imam to exorcise the demon from Kammy. But can they get rid of the demon before it destroys her new family?

Advance Praise

"Middle school readers should enjoy this story that has a bit of everything: sibling rivalry, school bullies, friends, suspense, and a family just like many others. Well, except for the demon, of course. This would make a fun read for middle school libraries, public libraries, and your own library of course. Recommended." ~ Goodreads Review

"A fun, spooky read for middle grade readers. Kids will relate to the blended family theme, with subjects related to stepparents and stepsiblings and the challenges that can bring. The action starts almost immediately when Jess and her stepsister have to use the haunted restroom at school. Things get really creepy from there, with a great twist at the end!" ~ Goodreads Review

"Middle school readers should enjoy this story that has a bit of everything: sibling rivalry, school bullies, friends, suspense, and a family just like many others. Well, except for the demon, of...