Hurricane Child (Scholastic Gold)

In this award-winning novel, twelve-year-old Caroline Murphy, born during a hurricane and plagued by misfortune, grapples with bullying at her small school in St. Thomas and the haunting presence of a spirit that only she can see. When new student Kalinda arrives, she becomes Caroline's first true friend and the object of her developing crush, prompting Caroline to confront deep emotions and her mother's mysterious disappearance. Together, they embark on a harrowing journey through a hurricane, striving to uncover the truth before it's too late.