Sarah is a New York City teen who cuts herself. Why? And can magic students help? Her new friendship with Goldberry, heroine of the School of the Ages books, and Simon, the series' hero, changes her life forever. Sara Ghost is a novelette (a long short story) in the School of the Ages series about young magicians in New York City. Set between books 3 and 4 of the School of the Ages series, it's a moving and satisfying read. The series is: Book I: The Ghost in the Crystal Book II: Level Three's Dream Book III: The War Against Love Book IV: Simon Myth Book V (coming 2015): The Wonderful Carol Praise for The Ghost in the Crystal, first book in the School of the Ages series: I got the feeling I was attending the school by correspondence, and that the magic was authentic. -- Piers Anthony I enjoy a book that makes me think, makes me question and, most importantly, makes me challenge my boundaries and ideas. -- Katy Sozaeva, Now is Gone reviews The were some marvelous characters in the novel, and their relationships played a big part in the story. -- Jim Chambers, Red Adept Reviews We felt the darkness with only candles to light the way. We felt the cold that no amount of clothes to heat. To put it lightly, we felt as if we were Simon. - Kiki and Jules reviews