cover image The Time of the Ghost

The Time of the Ghost

Diana Wynne Jones. HarperTrophy, $5.95 (256pp) ISBN 978-0-688-15492-9

This ""gripping novel"" about a disembodied spirit in search of her identity ""serves up often giddily hilarious fantasy that nonetheless deals unflinchingly with some ugly issues,"" said PW in a starred review. Ages 10-up. (Sept.)