Jilly's Ghost

by Dian Curtis Regan

Still longing for her first kiss, fifteen-year-old Jilly finds relief from loneliness in the form of a ghost who haunts her backyard, but her nerdy neighbor is intent on exposing the ghost and ruining Jilly's new-found happiness

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Dian is the author of many books for young readers, ranging from picture books to novels for teenagers. She graduated from the University of Colorado, her home state, and has also lived in Texas, Oklahoma, and Venezuela. Presently, she lives in Kansas.

Reviews

[rottenpaperbacks · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh my god, i loved this book so much! it was so cute, and it was one of the very first books i’ve ever read where the ending didn’t feel rushed at all.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

While there are some obvious 80s/90s cliches in here with a healthy dose of blue eyeliner, I think anyone who grew up in that era might appreciate the nuances.