Almost There and Almost Not

In Linda Urban's humorous and poignant tale, eleven-year-old California Poppy finds herself staying with her eccentric Great-Aunt Monica, who enlists her help in investigating their ancestor, a ghostly etiquette expert named Eleanor Fontaine. As California navigates her new life and uncovers family secrets, she encounters not only the sensitive spirit of Eleanor but also a surprising four-legged companion. With unexpected friendships budding and the chaos of life complicating her journey, California learns to embrace the wonderfully strange turns her world takes.