Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata facts for kids

Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata is an exciting mystery novel for young readers. It's the third book in the popular series about Gilda Joyce, a clever American girl who believes she can talk to ghosts and solve spooky mysteries.

This book was released in August 2007 by Dutton Children's Books. It takes readers on an adventure filled with secrets and supernatural fun.

The Story Begins

The adventure starts when Gilda's best friend, Wendy Choy, gets a special invitation. Wendy is a talented piano player, and she's invited to a big competition in Oxford, England. Gilda, always ready for an adventure, decides to go along! She joins Wendy on the trip as an "official page-turner" for the piano competition. This means she helps Wendy by turning the sheet music pages at just the right time.

A Spooky Feeling in Oxford

As soon as they arrive in Oxford, Gilda gets a strange feeling. Oxford is an old city with lots of history, and Gilda, who calls herself a "psychic investigator," thinks it might be haunted! She gets really excited at the idea of a real ghost mystery.

Mysterious Tarot Cards Appear

Gilda's suspicions grow stronger when mysterious Tarot cards start appearing. These cards are found in the bedrooms of the guests staying at their lodging. Tarot cards are often used for fortune-telling, and their sudden appearance makes Gilda even more sure that something spooky is going on. She believes a ghost is trying to send them messages.

Gilda's Ghostly Mission

Gilda is convinced that she can communicate with her late father, and she uses this belief to help her investigate. She sees herself as a detective who can talk to spirits. With the strange Tarot cards as clues, Gilda sets out to solve the mystery. She wants to find out why this ghost is haunting the place and what it wants. It's up to Gilda to uncover the truth behind the strange happenings in Oxford!