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She names her ghostly companion Pink, and the\u003cbr\u003etwo quickly become inseparable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Suraya doesn’t know that\u003cbr\u003epelesits have a dark side—and when Pink’s shadows threaten to consume them\u003cbr\u003eboth, they must find enough light to survive . . . before they are both lost to\u003cbr\u003ethe darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Holly Black’s \u003cem\u003eDoll\u003cbr\u003eBones\u003c\/em\u003e and Tahereh Mafi’s Furthermore series will love this ghostly middle\u003cbr\u003egrade debut that explores jealousy, love, and the extraordinary power of\u003cbr\u003efriendship.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for Hanna Alkaf’s The Weight of Our Sky:  “This stunning debut from Malaysian author Alkaf filters Melati’s sympathetic internal narrative through a mental illness barely understood and poorly treated for the era, and the setting and secondary characters convey a visceral, nerve-wracking moment in time. This isn’t an easy story by far; an author’s note warns of ‘graphic violence, death, racism, OCD, and anxiety triggers’—but their inclusion makes it no less essential, no less unforgettable.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a brutally honest, no-holds-barred reimagining of the time: The evocative voice transports readers to 1960s Malaysia, and the brisk pace is enthralling. Above all, the raw emotion splashed across the pages will resonate deeply, no matter one’s race or religion. Unabashedly rooted in the author’s homeland and confronting timely topics and challenging themes, this book has broad appeal for teen readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“At the sentence level, Alkaf’s use of first-person narration expertly (and, in some cases, painfully) places readers inside Melati’s head as she experiences internal and external horrors….Echoing contemporary race relations, the subject feels especially relevant. Alkaf’s immersive, powerful writing make this a must-purchase for all YA collections.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alkaf’s succinct prose, peppered with unflinching details, is captivating, in this candid and open young adult novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Melati’s growing strength gives hope to readers: If she can fight her inner demon and save the day, then they can, too.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I can’t stop thinking about THE GIRL AND THE GHOST, a desperately beautiful novel about the many ways people can be haunted and the transformative power of friendship and love. 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