How well do we know what and/or who is beneath our feet? Do we ever ask? How much of our history have we forgotten, and who is charged with remembered? The Forgotten Girl is a story about two kids who happen upon a forgotten girl who only wishes to be remembered.

This was definitely a creepy story, but I really enjoyed the “why” behind everything. The main female character, Iris, is consistently forgotten in life (by her predominantly white classmates and teachers; by her parents because their attention is often on her younger sister). Because of this, it makes sense why a ghost girl, who has been forgotten, latches on to her. However, the power of friendship, remembrance, and family ensures that neither girl is forgotten. I really appreciate the commentary on abandoned segregated cemeteries as well as our forgotten history. I also appreciate the familial and friendship aspects of this story. I think it would be great in middle school classrooms, and Id love to see someone pair this with Cin’s Mark by Zetta Elliott.