MY MOTHER'S GHOST:

Kids Can Press, Toronto, 1992

ISBN-13: 978-1-55074-091-2
ISBN-10: 1-55074-091-1

Something frightening is happening at Willow Creek Ranch, where Jess and her parents moved after the death of her brother. Jess is seeing things -- or are they seeing her? Margaret Buffie's ambitious novel delicately intertwines two stories -- one set in 1908, the other in the present -- and explores how Jess deals with her own and her parents' grief.

Nominated Manitoba Young Reader's Choice Award

Nominated The Silver Birch Award

Junior Library Guild Book USA

Notable Canadian Young Adult Fiction Book

Nominated McNally Robinson Book of the Year Award

Nominated Canadian Library Assoc Book of the Year Award

Nominated Ruth Schwartz Children's Book Award

Nominated Mr. Christie Book Award

Nominated Governor General's Award

A FEW EXCERPTS FROM REVIEWS FOR MOTHER'S GHOST

REVIEW: a compelling blend of past and present that will keep readers glued to the page. It’s refreshing to read YA fiction that respects the intelligence and maturity of its readers. Buffie portrays the family members as human beings – not mere cardboard stereotypes – and addresses death and grief with candour. She proves yet again that tackling the realities of modern life need not come at the expense of an engrossing narrative. Starred review Quill and Quire

REVIEW: The author deals openly and honestly with loss and grief. but also writes a fascinating study of the overlap of history that is both absorbing and excellently done. My Mother’s Ghost is a book that few readers will be able to put down. The Vancouver Sun

REVIEW: An Alberta ranch is the setting for a fascinating and skillfully written ghost story. The Hamilton Spectator

REVIEW: In My mother’s ghost, the author evokes both past and present in an ambitious and gripping take of loss, family, and coming to terms with both reality and the supernatural. Buffie’s central characters, all multi-dimensional and interesting people, learn to cope with the past, with tragedy and each other. Toronto Star

REVIEW: The story was riveting from beginning to end. The fact that it was well written and insightful made the characters seem real. I truly enjoyed the interplay between past and present. Both stories are so interesting they could have easily stood alone. Together the stories create suspense and add another dimension to the novel. This book is a must. Readers will not be able to put it down. Canadian Materials

A FEW READER'S COMMENTS FOR MY MOTHER'S GHOST:

I'm a huge fan from India. My favourite book is My Mother's Ghost. Could you please send me your autograph? It'd be a dream come true.Leela, Tamil Nadu, India

I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your book, MY MOTHER'S GHOST!! I loved every minute of your book and devoured every chapter of it. I just couldn't put the book down! It was one of the best books I've ever read so I decided to write you this letter because I enjoyed your book so much. I'm planning to read you other books, too. I hear WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? and THE GUARDIAN CIRCLE are very good, too! After reading My mother's Ghost I'm convinced. I have a horse named Rusty and I love horses which is one reason I liked your book so much, you included horses!! ... I truly treasured you book ... Lisa from Calgary, Alberta

Dear Ms. Buffie, I really enjoyed your book "My mother's Ghost." It's funny how Jess (the main character) is similar to one of my friends named Jess. I like how you dated each chapter with a journal entry. ie: Willow Creek May 16, 1980. .... Just put it this way, I chose your book to read out of sixty other books! Yours truly, Melissa from Ontario

My teacher read us your book, "My Mother's Ghost". I really enjoyed it, in fact it is one of the best books I ever read and I have read many books!From Heather in Winnipeg

We, as a family, are fans and admirers of your wonderful books, and have several of them at home. Your beautiful charming books have played an important part in our lives, and we have read them many times. Your writing is beautiful, exciting, imaginative, a joy to read and highly entertaining (also informative). The entire family loves them. Particular favourites are, "Angels Turn Their Backs", "My Mother's Ghost, "The Guardian Circle", and "The Dark Garden". Your books have been a positive influence, are always a pleasure to read, and we eagerly look to any new book by you. "Jackie G.

I really liked "My MOther's Ghost" because it was really emotional. I felt really sorry for Ian ... it was very powerful the way Augusta Shaw treated Ian. "John from BC