The Ghost Belonged to Me

Blossom Culp

In 1913 rural Missouri, thirteen-year-old Alexander encounters the ghost of a young girl and must help her find peace while navigating the social dynamics of his small town. A gentle, humorous ghost story from a Newbery Medal-winning author. First in the Blossom Culp series.

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Alexander's relationships are based on friendship and his complicated dynamic with the eccentric Blossom Culp.

Light Themes

The ghost is a girl who died young and needs help finding peace; Alexander must overcome fear and social embarrassment to help her; themes of death, kindness, and courage are handled with humor and warmth; the tone is more charming than scary.

Mild Violence

There is no violence; the ghost is benign and seeking help; the mystery involves a long-ago tragedy but is handled gently.