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Ophie’s Ghosts Audiobook Summary

The New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation makes her middle grade debut with a sweeping tale of the ghosts of our past that won’t stay buried, starring an unforgettable girl named Ophie, performed by Audible Hall-of-Famer Bahni Turpin.

Ophelia Harrison used to live in a small house in the Georgia countryside. But that was before the night in November 1922, and the cruel act that took her home and her father from her. Which was the same night that Ophie learned she can see ghosts.

Now Ophie and her mother are living in Pittsburgh with relatives they barely know. In the hopes of earning enough money to get their own place, Mama has gotten Ophie a job as a maid in the same old manor house where she works.

Daffodil Manor, like the wealthy Caruthers family who owns it, is haunted by memories and prejudices of the past–and, as Ophie discovers, ghosts as well. Ghosts who have their own loves and hatreds and desires, ghosts who have wronged others and ghosts who have themselves been wronged. And as Ophie forms a friendship with one spirit whose life ended suddenly and unjustly, she wonders if she might be able to help–even as she comes to realize that Daffodil Manor may hold more secrets than she bargained for.

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Ophie’s Ghosts Audiobook Narrator

Bahni Turpin is the narrator of Ophie’s Ghosts audiobook that was written by Justina Ireland

Justina Ireland is the New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation and its sequel, Deathless Divide, as well as Vengeance Bound and Promise of Shadows. She is also one of the creators of the Star Wars High Republic series, and is the author of the Star Wars adventures A Test of Courage, Out of the Shadows, and Mission to Disaster. She lives with her family in Maryland, where she enjoys dark chocolate and dark humor and is not too proud to admit that she’s still afraid of the dark. You can visit her online at www.justinaireland.com.

About the Author(s) of Ophie’s Ghosts

Justina Ireland is the author of Ophie’s Ghosts

Ophie’s Ghosts Full Details

Narrator Bahni Turpin
Length 7 hours 59 minutes
Author Justina Ireland
Category
Publisher Balzer + Bray
Release date May 18, 2021
ISBN 9780063084957

Subjects

The publisher of the Ophie’s Ghosts is Balzer + Bray. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is 20th Century, Historical, Juvenile Fiction, United States

Additional info

The publisher of the Ophie’s Ghosts is Balzer + Bray. The imprint is Balzer + Bray. It is supplied by Balzer + Bray. The ISBN-13 is 9780063084957.

Global Availability

This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Erykah

May 11, 2020

How do you get a one star rating for a book not even written. Not on my watch!!

Rachel Reads Ravenously

August 20, 2021

This is a perfect middle grade novel. I loved every single second of it! I hope we get to see more of Ophie in the future, I absolutely adored her.

Bonnie

May 12, 2021

In Georgia, 1922, twelve-year-old Ophie is suddenly awakened by her father, who tells her to get her mother and hide. Although questioning, she obeys. Soon evil men descend on their home. They had already killed her father, and now they burn Ophie’s home to the ground. That was the night Ophie learned she could see ghosts.With no justice for her father and nowhere to live, Ophie and her mother take the train to Pittsburgh to live with Aunt Rose. Ophie soon begins working at Daffodil Manor as a maid to the old, biased, and angry Mrs. Caruthers. But the ghosts of the manor know that Ophie can see them, and most of them want to be seen. Ophie begins to grow strong as she adapts to her job and to her abilities. When she starts to investigate a mystery in the old house, she questions the ones who would know the most–the ghosts.This is a well written and important book because it teaches middle grade readers about the horrors and history of racism. Through the savage murder of Ophie’s father, the experiences of some of the ghosts, and the cruel privilege of Mrs. Caruthers, America’s tainted past is explained. Ophie herself is a force of hope as she helps the ghosts move on to the afterlife and shows the truth to those who are still living. Every character, ghost and living, is well developed and has a story to tell. The point of view is mostly Ophie’s, but the old house, Daffodil Manor, also has a voice, as does the City of Pittsburgh. Aunt Rose serves as a helpful guide to the spirit world in a difficult time. This is a beautiful blend of historical fiction and magical realism that is both awakening and intriguing. Highly recommend. Four and a half stars, rounded up to five on sites that do not have a half-star option.I received a free copy of this book for review in Historical Novels Review Magazine. My review is voluntary and my opinions are my own.Ophie’s Ghosts will be released on May 18, 2021.

Jamie

January 10, 2021

I absolutely adored this upcoming historical mystery by the author of Dread Nation. Ophelia Harrison’s life abruptly changes when her father is murdered and her and her mother flee Georgia to Pittsburgh–thanks to what Ophie has yet to realize is her ability to see ghosts. No longer attending school, the young Ophie is put to work as a maid in a wealthy white family’s home where her mother is also working, trying to save enough money to move out of a shared family home where they are not welcomed by most.And so Ophie, trying to make sense of the world around her in 1922 and her seeing ghosts (which a relative is trying to guide her through), discovers that the “help” she was getting in her new job is not from a living woman. And she’s no longer living because she was murdered. This sets Ophie off to figure out who would have done such a thing and why.Ophie is one of those child characters in literature that I immediately fiercely loved, rooted for, and enjoyed watching every moment of her navigating her way through life. The opening chapter is so well written that as soon as I finished it I turned back to the beginning to read it again, as to not miss a single moment or feeling. If you like books that grab you with their voice immediately, and properly sink you into a place and time, this is a must-read. It’s already at the top of my 2021 best books. And if you’re doing Book Riot’s Read Harder Challenge, here’s your middle grade mystery read.--from Book Riot's Unusual Suspects newsletter: https://link.bookriot.com/view/56a820...

Jenna

February 17, 2022

Jan 32 2021: Cybils 2021 finalist for middle grade speculative fiction. Winners announced 14 February 2022. RTC after that.Dec 12 2020: Removing my rating now that there are more legitimate ones.Apr 27 2020: I never rate books without reading them but I want to balance out the two one-star reviews...

Cara (Wilde Book Garden)

June 20, 2021

I loved this!Justina Ireland's writing was a wonderful balance of imaginative passages and descriptions, plus letting the emotional parts land, plus the perfect amount of atmosphere.And I loved Ophie as a main character. She's so smart and resilient and kind and plucky, and I just adored her.The spooky elements were really well-done, and I love the way Ireland used those to talk about history and trauma and racism.The plot and mystery was compelling, and the end of the book was beautiful and so satisfying.And this was definitely a satisfying story in itself, but I would love if Justina Ireland would make this a series! Or just write more spooky historical middle grade, because I think she's fantastic at it.CW: Racism, racial slurs, grief, murder, slavery

Toya (the reading chemist)

May 31, 2021

This story follows 12 year old Ophelia ‘Ophie’ Harrison who has the ability to see ghosts after witnessing her father being killed by white supremacists. Ophie and her mother move to Pittsburgh as a new start and take up maid positions in Daffodil Manor. While employed at Daffodil Manor, Ophie quickly learns that the mansion is full of ghosts struggling to move on. Ophie befriends one particular ghost and decides that she is going to solve the mystery surrounding the ghost’s death. In doing so, Ophie uncovers more secrets than she signed up for. There was so much that I loved about this book. Ireland does a fantastic job of weaving an incredible story that brings 1920s Pittsburgh to life while also putting Black history and racism front and center. The atmospheric writing really shone when it came to the creepy Daffodil Manor and its inhabitants. As far as Ophie goes, I was rooting for her from the beginning. She’s a fierce and independent MC who refuses to let the truth go uncovered just because it makes people uncomfortable. Also, I highly recommend the audio for this one because it is narrated by Bahni Turpin, and she absolutely nails the performance. Thank you to Harper Kids for providing a review copy. This did not influence my review. All opinions are my own.

✦BookishlyRichie✦

February 07, 2022

Such a fun, spooky, and thrilling read! this reminded me a lot of Unstoppable Octobia May but in a good way. It was nice reading a supernatural MG murder mystery and I look forward to more MG books from Justina Ireland. :) It also makes a great read for Black History Month.

Maggie

April 25, 2021

Excellent historical mystery replete with ghosts. After her father is killed by white supremacists, Ophie and her mother flee Georgia to stay with relatives in Pittsburgh. They end up working as domestic servants in a mansion that is thoroughly haunted. Ophie, who can see dead people, becomes attached to the ghost of a beautiful young woman, Clara, who was murdered. Despite being warned of the danger of getting involved with ghosts, Ophie decides she wants to solve the murder and help Clara "move on." The book is age-appropriately chilling and the conclusion is satisfying and hopeful. Ireland does a superb job of integrating historical context, especially the evils of racism, into a highly entertaining ghost story/mystery. It's not easy to do; I've read a number of kid's books where the author's attempt to educate their readers overtakes the story. To be clear, I think it's essential for kids (and everyone else) to be educated, aware of, discuss, and ultimately fight hard against racism. But if a kid (including--perhaps especially--a kid of color) picks up a book that's billed as a ghost story and a mystery, then they want to read a ghost story and a mystery, not a historical textoook. Highly recommended for fans of the genre, and and a must-have addition to middle schools looking to diversify their collections (in other words, all middle schools).Thanks to net galley for this one.

Emily

January 13, 2022

Wow, this story. I absolutely loved this book. It's powerful and hard-hitting, while also being a heartfelt story about a girl handling grief. The cover was what drew me in initially, and the fact that the author was one I had been wanting to give a second chance (I read Dread Nation a few years ago and didn't love it, but liked the writing style). This story was everything I could want in a middle-grade book - there's a supernatural element, a mystery, a girl finding her place in the world, a historical setting, and the writing was just phenomenal.You can read the rest of my review here: http://historybookbybook.com/Ophie%27...

CozyReaderKelly

June 16, 2021

I absolutely loved this book! Everything about it really worked for me, from the historical aspects of life in the 1920’s to the stories of the ghosts that Ophie comes across through the story. The writing pulled me in from page one and kept me intrigued about what secrets that Daffodil Manor was keeping within its walls.

Kristin

March 26, 2021

My goodness, I loved this book! It's joining "The Parker Inheritance" at the top of my recommendation lists for educators and parents who want new fiction books to help children to grapple with America's racist history. This book is a ghostly mystery in which Justina Ireland establishes a whole set of rules for the afterlife, but she's not so busy focusing on the ghost story that she pulls any punches when it comes to both the casual and aggressive racism that main character Ophie and her mother face every day. The mystery is a slow burn that younger children might find a little too slow, but the ghostly moments are genuinely spooky. A unique approach to this subject written in a modern style. This is also an #ownvoices novel.

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