Almost There and Almost Not - by Linda Urban (Hardcover)

This book is a heartwarming tale of an 11-year-old girl named Callie who finds herself in the care of her eccentric Great-Aunt Monica after her father goes away.

Callie soon discovers that their ancestor, Eleanor Fontaine, is now a ghost and a hypersensitive one at that! Despite the initial shock, Callie learns to embrace this unexpected turn of events with the help of an old-fashioned letter writing and a four-legged friend.

Through her struggles, Callie finds solace in the grand dame's company and eventually discovers love in her life.

This book is a poignant and celebratory tale of quiet moments of kindness, loss, longing, loneliness, and neglect, all skillfully written with well-drawn characters.