Girl Haunts Boy: A Novel
By (Author) Cesar Vitale
Abrams
Amulet Books
5th January 2025
United States
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Zombies, ghosts and the undead
Paperback
272
Width 140mm, Height 210mm, Spine 23mm
112g
This heartfelt and sweet YA romance follows a boy who falls for the ghost haunting his familys new houseperfect for fans of My Life with the Walter Boys and The Dead Romantics. Soon to be an original film starring Peyton List (Cobra Kai, School Spirits) and Michael Cimino (Love, Victor, Never Have I Ever)!
After the death of his father, Cole and his mother move from New York City to a sleepy town in Jersey for a fresh start. Theres just one problemCole is shocked to learn hes sharing a room in his new house with the ghost of 17-year-old Bea, who died in the 1920s and is under the curse of an ancient ring.
When Cole wears the ring, he's able to see Bea, and the two become fast friends over their shared love of music. As Cole and Bea start to develop strong feelings for each other, Cole discovers a way to undo the cursewhich would mean that Bea's spirit can finally move on. Faced with an impossible choice, Cole must decide if he's willing to lose the girl he loves forever.
Cesar Vitale was born in Santos, Brazil. He earned his Communications degree from ESPM-SP college and moved to the United States soon after, where he received his Screenwriting certificate from UCLA Extension. He is a recipient of the Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting and an Academy Gold Alumnus. He currently lives in California.