• Genre: “The Girl in the Locked Room” is a ghost story, blending elements of supernatural fiction with the classic young adult coming-of-age narrative.
• Major Themes:
  • Friendship Across Boundaries: The novel delves into the possibility of forming deep connections even when separated by the barriers of time and the physical realm.
  • Facing the Past: Both Jules and Lily, in their respective timelines, confront unresolved issues from the past — one historical, the other personal.
  • Bravery and Determination: The story underscores the importance of courage in facing the unknown and the determination to right past wrongs.

Setting and Main Characters

• Setting: The story unfolds in an old, mysterious house surrounded by dense woods, giving it an isolated and haunting atmosphere. This house holds a tragic past, with its locked rooms and untold stories acting as the backdrop to the unfolding drama.
• Main Characters:
  • Jules: A young girl adjusting to her new life, she becomes the bridge between the past and the present, driven by her determination to help a lost soul find peace.
  • Lily: The titular “girl in the locked room,” Lily is a ghost trapped in the house, desperate for release and to share her story. Her interactions with Jules form the heart of the narrative.
  • Jules’s Parents: They play crucial roles in the story, especially as Jules’s connection with Lily deepens.