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About The Book
All Raveena wants is to bring back her school’s beloved arts program. It’s been six months since her music-loving grandmother passed, and four since Hollows’ Peak Middle School cut its entire arts budget. Now Raveena has no way to practice music, and worse, no way to honor Grandmama’s memory.
But Raveena’s world turns on its head when she and her friends stumble upon an otherworldly discovery: an old-fashioned telephone with the ability to contact ghosts!
With her newfound possession, Raveena devises the perfect plan to raise funds for the arts program: Spirit Service, an agency that guides deceased townspeople to the afterlife by reconnecting them with their living loved ones. The best part? There are tons of spirits in need of assistance—and people willing to pay big bucks to communicate with them.
But not all spirits are interested in peacefully moving on…
To keep their neighborhood safe, Raveena and her friends must dive into the history of their town and the mysterious phone, and in the process, uncover secrets that are much closer to home.
About The Authors
Sarena and Sasha Nanua are twin sisters who love stories about friendship, ghosts, and all things magical. Born on Diwali ten minutes apart, they began writing books together at the age of nine. They are graduates of the English and professional writing programs at the University of Toronto and are the authors of Spirit Service, Twice the Trouble, Sisters of the Snake, and Daughters of the Dawn. You can visit them online at SarenaSashaBooks.com.
Sasha and Sarena Nanua are twin sisters who love stories about friendship, ghosts, and all things magical. Born on Diwali ten minutes apart, they began writing books together at the age of nine. They are graduates of the English and professional writing programs at the University of Toronto and are the authors of Spirit Service, Twice the Trouble, Sisters of the Snake, and Daughters of the Dawn. You can visit them online at SarenaSashaBooks.com.
Why We Love It
“This book is perfect for fans of both ghost stories and classic middle grade school stories. From growing pains and friendship fights, to crushes and a malevolent spirit who may be possessing a loved one, Spirit Service has everything you ever need in a grounded middle grade adventure.”
—Dainese S., Associate Editor, on Spirit Service
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (July 14, 2026)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665955188
- Ages: 8 - 12
Raves and Reviews
PRAISE FOR SPIRIT SERVICE
Named an Indigo Staff Pick of the Month
“Fans of mystical mysteries, ghosts, and the supernatural will enjoy this series starter.”—School Library Journal
“Canadian authors Sareena and Sasha Nanua have created an enjoyable story that thoughtfully explores the ways people process grief…This is an entertaining, tender-hearted read for middle graders who like their realistic fiction with a little zap of the paranormal.”—Bulletin of the Center of Children’s Books
“A perfect fit for fans of the Baby-Sitters Club series craving a haunted vibe.”—Booklist
“An entertainingly spooky series opener with appealing camaraderie among its characters.”—Kirkus Reviews
“With moments of sparkling friendship, well-timed humor, and supernatural twists, SPIRIT SERVICE is the middle grade ghostbusting story we've all been waiting for!”—Katie Zhao, author of the Winnie Zeng series
“A heartfelt paranormal delight, Spirit Service offers an honest exploration of grief and loss balanced with the healing power of friendship, forgiveness, and letting go. But be warned: you’ll never look at a rotary phone the same way again!”—Jenna Lee-Yun, author of The Last Rhee Witch
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