I'm so glad I had the chance to read this book so early. I know it was meant to be read during spooky season because of it's September release but I really needed an atmospheric autumnal read when we're so far away from it. My favourite thing about this book was obviously the setting. Our protagonist lives in a small seaside town where Halloween decorations are up all year round and everything is spooky and fun...I'm very jelaous I don't get to live in a place like this! The story itself was very well written and the characters basically jump off the page. All in all, I can very much recommend this book to everyone who would like to have some Halloween fun that's not too scary but rather sweet and wholesome with the occasional spooky moment.

A huge thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a free copy of this book. I loved this book so much! I like a good thriller or spooky story, but not too scary so I can sleep at night. This book is perfect for middle grades through adult. My middle schooler enjoyed this book very much as did I. This is the second book I have read by the author, and I really like that she uses historical backdrops and friendships in the plots. There is always a strong sense of family and friends and that is perfect for this age group. I like a good scare but don't always enjoy adult scary books because of added adult content. This book is fun, thrilling, scary, full of action, and clean! You can read this along with your tween or teen and feel good about doing so.

The Girl in White is the perfect balance between spooky and mysterious.

It takes place in the cursed town of Eastport where Sweet Molly lost her brother to the sea and no one in the town cared. Sweet Molly has cursed the town of Eastport for their insensitivity to the death of her brother and her sadness and starts to haunt Mallory. What is Mallory to do and what is the purpose of Sweet Molly haunting Mallory? Be ready for a frighting night and remember to leave a light on while you read this book.

Any MG who loves to read scary stories would love this book and be fully engaged till the end.

The Girl in White was all that I hoped it would be!
Lindsey Currie does a fantastic job of weaving the scary horror elements into a story line that all middle school kids will enjoy! There is even a hint at romance, and I was grateful for those subtle moments. This story had me really questioning my own sanity at times, and I think readers of all ages will enjoy the twists and jumps of this story. I can't wait to add this to our middle school collection!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lindsay Currie's ghostly story telling comes to life again in her fourth novel, The Girl in White. Mallory mises her home in Chicago and absolutely loathes the "scary" legends that center around her new town of Eastport. Her parents have opened a restaurant with all the Halloween kitschiness that the entire town has adopted as the most cursed town in the USA. However, when a ghastly old figure in white begins to haunt her dreams and completely disrupts her life, Mallory and her friends have to find a way to stop the powerful Sweet Molly from destroying their town and all of the people in it.
I am excited to add Currie's newest book to my collection in September! My students will quickly love this one as much as they love her other three titles. Keep them coming, Lindsay!

The Girl in White will be on the shelf in my classroom library when the kids come back next fall (turned cover OUT)! Lindsay Currie has written a fabulously spooky, chilling tale that is so much more than a great ghost story. Mallory is haunted by a recurring nightmare, and when she begins sleepwalking and encounters the ghostly entity from her dreams, she knows that she needs to solve the tragic mystery that her town has based its entire identity on.
What I loved about this book were the relationships and the real push and pull of young friendships. There are surprises and challenges that the ghost presents - but there are also everyday scary things that elevate this story. Mallory confronts her own preconceptions about people and opens up to a new understanding of her town and herself.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the sneak peek!

A town full of legends, an unforgettable curse and a ghost determined to change their fate.

I love a good ghost story and Halloween is one of my favourite times of year, so cue ridiculous excitement when I saw that The Girl in White was available on Netgalley and realised that I could get an early #spookyseason fix.

If like me, you adore the Haunting of Aveline Jones and Small Spaces you will absolutely adore this! It’s deliciously dark and I inhaled it in a matter of hours. Reader beware, you’re in for a scare the old R L Stine Goosebumps books warned and this is certainly true in this case. There’s flickering lights, messages on bathroom mirrors and ghostly apparitions a-plenty to send shivers down your spine and have you looking over your shoulder.

For me, the scene-setting was just perfect. A creepy coastal town, complete with a harbour shrouded in mist and beyond, the lighthouse where the spirit roams the rocks late at night. The weather is satisfyingly blustery throughout and as the paranormal activity becomes stronger, the storms rage. Halloween decorations swathe the streets and mummies, ghosts, gravestones and Jack ‘O Lanterns adorn every front porch.

Twelve year old Mallory has moved from her beloved Chicago to the spooky seaside town of Eastport. Steeped in legends and curses, Eastport is renowned as one of the most haunted places to visit and the townsfolk rely on the trade and tourism generated from it’s sinister reputation.

Sweet Molly once lived in Eastport
Sweet Molly once loved the sea
Sweet Molly lost Liam to the shadows
Now Sweet Molly is coming for ye …

Possibly the town’s most famous legend is that of tragic Sweet Molly. Her brother Liam died at sea in a terrible storm on The Merriweather, Eastport’s largest fishing boat. The tale goes that angry and grieving, Molly one day walked down the the lighthouse in her best white nightgown and vanished into the mist. Legend has it that with her final breath, Molly cursed the town for choosing their precious fishing trade over her brother’s life. There are many different versions of the story, but everyone in the town agrees that if you are down near the lighthouse late at night and you dare to cross paths with her spirit, she’ll drag you beneath the waves and into a watery grave…

Since arriving in Eastport, strange dreams have troubled Mallory and they’re becoming more and more vivid – almost like visions. Until one day, she’s drawn to the harbour where she has a terrifying encounter with the old woman from her nightmares.

The town is gearing up to celebrate the anniversary of the legend of Sweet Molly and as the excitement builds around the festivities, so does the tension and terror for Mallory. A series of chilling events make her believe that Molly is after her – but why? With the help of friends Brianne and Emmie and unlikely new friend Joshua, Mallory must try to solve the mystery of Sweet Molly before this restless, malevolent spirit wreaks havoc…

The story reaches a stormy, spine-tingling climax on the day of the Eastport parade that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! This is an absolute must read this autumn, perfect for when the nights are drawing in.

I am totally treating myself to Lindsay’s other titles. This is my absolute favourite genre and her storytelling is right up my street! I have a feeling she may become one of my favourite ‘go to’ middle grade ghost story authors.


With thanks to Source Books and Netgalley for approving me to read a copy of the book in advance of publication.

The way Lindsay Currie details the story just creates a literal movie inside of my head to where I can really see things playing out as if I were watching a movie. It sounds a bit dramatic but I was really able to picture Sweet Molly sending chaos to ripple throughout the town Molly is one of the strongest middle grade characters that I have read about, even when things seemed absolutely impossible she would not take no for an answer and I really do like that for middle grade books to show younger readers that even when something tells you it’s impossible, tenacity wins every time and I love how much courage Mallory and her friends had!

Lindsay Currie may be for Middle Grades what Stephen King is for adults. It’s a fine line to write scary enough for 11-13 year olds without keeping them awake all night, The Girl in White does this and keeps the reader turning pages. Mallory and her friends watch as Sweet Molly grows increasingly angry at the town of Eastport. They are in a race to figure out Molly’s clues before the entire town suffers. Full of humor and edge of your seat terror - readers will love The Girl in White.

I really enjoyed reading this spooky story about a girl stalked by a ghost. Interesting plot, wonderful characters, high stakes. One of my favourite things is the way Mallory's Dad named the food at their restaurant: Sunny-Side Up Skull, Boneyard biscuits, Chill Up Your Spine Chili, Monstrous Meatloaf, Tormented Tortilla Soup, Plagued Pretzels, etc. I love the alliteration! Plus, it's hilarious. The story itself is scary, so it's great that the author added some comic relief. The only thing that bothered me is the utter lack of diversity.

Thank you for the arc, Netgalley! Also, thank you for adding the "customize styles" option - it makes reading more enjoyable.

Lindsay Currie has done it again! She has created brave characters who are ready and willing to help solve a creepy mystery to put a spirit to rest. Well done!

My Review:
20/10


Forenote:
This is the first Tim I have picked up a Lindsay Currie book in a while. I read them when I was younger, but got an ACTUAL PAPER COPY OF THE GIRL IN WHITE. (I'm making it in life)

Review:
Firstly, NO WORDS. I am speechless, jaw dropped. Not only was it exciting that this was a paper advanced readers copy of a book, #soblessed and #thankyou , but this book was exciting. The story. The story was original, and felt new. It was like it hadn't been done before. It was a mix of comedy, horror, ghosts, mystery, and a slight tinge of romance. I understand why there was very little romance, because it was a middle grade book, but as an older reader, I was rooting for certain characters to couple up. This book the minute I picked it up, I was hooked. It started out scary, and was consistent with the scare factor. There was never a part in the story where I got bored. It was a total page turner, and a truly amazing one at that. Aside from the elements of fear, another big genre was mystery. I am never one to get scared, but this book was certainly one to be feared. All of these combined made for the perfect book. It is a for sure read if you like scary books.
The next topic I want to discuss is the actual writing of the story. It was beautifully written and easy to understand. I didn't have to look up any words, and could track what the author was saying. I loved the way she described the town they lived in, Eastport. It makes me want to drive to Massachusettes, and move in toa creepy house, and get haunted by a ghost. The way the author writes transports you into the story and plays it out for you. It was fantastic! The characters were elaborate and not just thrown into the story. Each had a drive and passion.


OVERALL:
Thank you so much for the paper copy of this book @sourcebooks. I loved reading it, and enjoyed every minute of it. I will always remember this.

May I introduce you to my new Lindsay Currie obsession, the Girl in white which comes out September 6th so mark your calendars!

Lindsay introduces us to the fictitious Massachusetts town of Eastport. I asked what her inspiration behind the town was and she said to think of it as a mix of sleepy hollow meets Salem Massachusetts and after reading this one I completely agree! With all the local legends and curses I’m not positive I would like to live here year round but I would definitely love to visit!

Sadly for our main character Mallory visiting isn’t an option because her parents uprooted their lives and are now the proud owners of a spooky themed restaurant with some less than stellar legends attached (not gonna spoil what those are you will just have to read about it for yourself!)

Anyway, while everyone in Eastport believes the legend and tourist travel near and far to see them Mallory isn’t convinced they are anything other than stories… that is until she comes faced to face with the infamous Sweet Molly. She and her new friends try to come to the bottom of things and try to figure out if some of the History of Eastport is more than just stories to bring in tourists.

I highly highly recommend this one and I know I say this every time but I think I have a new favorite by Lindsay Currie! I’m serious if you haven’t read her books yet what are you doing?!

I genuinely loved this book so much and I only wish there was more because I never want Lindsay’s books to end😭.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy. This is another fantastic spooky middle grade novel by Lindsay Currie. Perfect for those students that always ask me for scary ghost stories! At the heart of the story is a spooky mystery, but also friendship and family. Will purchase dove our school library and recommend to students.

The Girl in White tells the story of Sweet Molly who haunts the town of Eastport. Mallory, a relative newbie, is unimpressed by the town's ghostly urban legends until she starts experiencing a series of strange events that seem to be Molly related.

After Josh approaches Mallory about her sleepwalking incident to the harbor and admits he has experienced similar events, the two join up with Emmie, Sarah and eventually Bri to research Sweet Molly to discover the truth of her passing and figure out her unfinished business with the town of Eastport.

Vivid descriptions throughout this spooky tale make the reader feel as if they are experiencing the events alongside the characters.

The Girl in White will be an excellent addition to upper to middle grade library collections.

I like Lindsay Currie’s books because they are definitely creepy, but there is always a strong theme of the power of friendship (and family). The setting is usually almost another character. This book is no different. The main character is likable and the secondary characters complement her. There is a seemingly evil spirit that may just be misunderstood. Mallory and her friends work together to try and solve the mystery.

I was a little disappointed by the ending (it seemed rather sudden and a bit disjointed) but faithful readers will probably still be satisfied.

What do we have here? Town curses/legends? An angry ghost out for revenge? There’s certainly a mystery to solve…

“What does she want?”

Lindsay Currie is THE GO-TO recommendation for readers looking for spooky mysteries filled with heart and hope. She masterfully blends the two, along with researching and tying in interesting bits of history, and even hinting at budding romance/connection between characters in a way that is ideal for middle grade readers.

The Girl In White includes all of that and more. It is filled with strategically timed, perfectly ominous/foreboding phrasing that builds suspense and maintains tension. The story has both creepy scenes and empowering scenes. It keeps the bonds of friendship at its core, along with emphasizing teamwork, problem-solving, research, critical thinking and bravery. Like her characters, Lindsay has a way of opening eyes and hearts.

Lindsay Currie is one of my favorite middle-grade horror writers so I was eagerly anticipating her new book, The Girl in White, and it did not disappoint. A spine-chilling story about a town full of supposed legendary curses, the primary one being of Sweet Molly. The town has made a living off the tourist lure of the cursed history and embraces it whole heartedly. Twelve-year-old Mallory, however, is less than thrilled with the cheesy fake haunting atmosphere of the town. Yet, despite her cynicism towards the curses, the ghost of Sweet Molly seemingly begins to haunt HER! Why her? What does Sweet Molly want? Is it even real? These are the questions Mallory and her friends need to answer to regain normalcy in their lives. The Girl in White is a spine-chilling, hair-raising, petrifying novel that will be irresistible to my students. I loved it!

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book.

The history of Salem meets the legend of Sleepy Hollow in this middle grade ghost story about a small New England town known for being the most cursed town in the United States.

After moving from Chicago, Mallory is being haunted by nightmares of a woman in white. With the help of her two best friends and her neighbor, they try to cure their town of a curse.

This one was SO spooky. Molly’s ghost was so creepy.

I loved the small town setting and Mallory’s group of friends. Her parents and their restaurant were also a really fun aspect.

I really liked the ending of this book and how the time came to recognize that they were doing more harm than good by continuing to spread lies about a legend.

There was so much suspense in this book! Mallory detests how Eastport, her new town, is “halloweeny” 365 days a year. She stops being so against believing in the curse of Eastport when she meets the ghost of Sweet Molly face to face! I could not walk away from this book! I had to know what was going to happen next!