It Happened to Anna

Author Tehlor Kay Mejia

Grades 3-7 Ages 8-12

This spine-tingling ghost story follows a tween girl who’s being literally haunted by loneliness until a new friendship upends her life. From the bestselling author of the Paola Santiago series!

"Absolutely haunting!"—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Mine

A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Sadie Rivera has been haunted all her life by a vengeful ghost—a ghost that doesn’t want her to make any friends. The moment she tries? Cue exploding lightbulbs, chilling gusts of wind, and slamming doors.

Last year, Sadie got fed up. Last year, she made a best friend, Anna. So when the ghost caused an accident that killed her best friend, Sadie knew it was all her fault.

Which is why she’s not going to make any friends this year at her new school. At least until mysterious cool girl Mal shows up, and the ghost doesn’t bother her for once. But Mal wants Sadie all to herself—and she’ll do anything to make sure it stays that way.

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780593647066
Hardcover 9780593647035
Hardcover Library Binding 9780593647042
eBook 9780593647059
Unabridged Audiobook Download 9780593865569

State Awards

Texas

2025, Texas Lone Star Reading List, Selection

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