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The only time Sadie had a friend, her friend was killed in a horrific accident by the ghost that haunts Sadie. Following the tragedy, her father and Sadie left their home and the past behind, hoping to find a new leaf in the town where Sadie was born. Sadie's mother left the family when Sadie was very young, and she has only a few vague memories of her.
Sadie clearly remembers the ghost, however. There's always seems to be a presence around her, especially when she talks with other kids her age. First, she starts getting cold. Then the room gets darker, and electric bulbs explode. That's how the ghost communicates its dissatisfaction with Sadie. But the ghost can do much more, like altering the course of a vehicle so that Anna gets run over. Now Sadie doesn't want to endanger anyone by attempting to become their friend.
At her new school, Sadie meets Charlotte, and the school counselor soon encourages Sadie to participate in activities, To avoid going back to a therapist, Sadie agrees to attend the graphic novels club, which is led by Charlotte. The ghost is upset by this, and a door slams and a lightbulb explodes. Hoping to avoid Charlotte from now on, Sadie exits the school through the back doors, only to stumble upon another student hanging out by the dumpster. Mal is everything Sadie is not. She's daring, irreverent, and loves a good prank. Sadie is surprised that the ghost does not react when she's with Mal, so Sadie begins spending more and more time with her. But Mal has secrets. One, Sadie can never ever see her parents, as they would disapprove of this relationship. Two, they have to do things Mal's way every time.
As the pranks gain in intensity, Sadie is both thrilled and worried that Mal is leading her the wrong path. And with the ghost still lurking, Charlotte and Sadie's other acquaintances may be in real danger ...
A fast-moving but predictable ghost story, It Happened to Anna focuses on Sadie's lack of friendships and her craving for human relations. Fans of books like Closed for the Season will enjoy this tale of danger and paranormal activity!
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