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Ghost Huntress Book 4: The Counseling
by Marley GibsonKendall has just discovered who Emily really is, lost her boyfriend, and nearly died doing the thing she loves most--ghost hunting. It's time to take a break and try to reconcile all the changes she's going through. So Kendall heads to the Sierra Mountains, where there's a camp especially for young people with gifts such as hers. It's a time for reflection and self-discovery.But when she gets to California, she once again finds restless spirits--and the boy in her last vision. It may be the end of one chapter of her life and the beginning of a new one.
Ghost Huntress Book 5: The Discovery
by Marley GibsonAfter some time off, Kendall's ready to begin ghost hunting again. But her life is still in flux. She misses Patrick, her new love. She needs to find a photographer to replace Taylor. Plus, she may have discovered who her real father is, but to be sure, she has to convince his family she's not a fake.And then there's a certain doll that seems to be out to get her and her friends. A doll? How could that be? Unless, perhaps, it's not just a doll. Maybe it's a vessel containing the soul of a man so evil in life, not even death could stop his reign of terror. This could be Kendall's most terrifying and deadliest encounter yet.
The Ghost in Room 11
by Betty Ren WrightThe new kid in school accepts a dare—and finds himself facing some spooky and surprising consequences: &“[A] page-turner&” (Booklist). Matthew Barber thinks that being the new kid in school will be the scariest thing about fourth grade. But is he ever wrong! When the class bully challenges him to spend the night in Healy Elementary, Matthew learns that the rumor of a ghost teacher wandering the halls is more than just a story. And because he has already lost his classmates&’ trust by lying about his old school, no one believes the terrifying truth: There is a ghost, and she knows Matthew&’s name . . . and she won&’t let him rest until she gets what she wants! The Ghost in Room 11 has won the Florida, Iowa, and Oklahoma Children&’s Book Awards.
The Ghost in the Big Brass Bed
by Bruce CovilleIn the third book of the Nina Tanleven Mysteries, Nina and her best friend explore a haunted mansion, where they must reunite the ghosts of a father and daughter before it's too late Nina and her best friend, Chris, haven't known each other long, but they've already shared enough ghostly adventures for a lifetime. Now working at an antique shop in town, Nina and Chris encounter their latest spooky predicament while inspecting some classic furniture located high in the tower of an old mansion. In a creepy bedroom sits a magnificent brass bed, and--to their surprise--the crying ghost of a little girl. When they stumble across a second spirit, who resembles the girl's father, Nina and Chris know one thing for sure: Something is amiss in the big house, and all the antiques in the world couldn't be more exciting than getting to the truth. The Ghost in the Big Brass Bed is the third book of the Nina Tanleven Mysteries, which begin with The Ghost in the Third Row and The Ghost Wore Gray. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Bruce Coville including rare images from the author's collection.
A Ghost in the Family
by Betty Ren Wright[from inside cover flaps] "When ten-year-old Chad Weldon's friend Jeannie Nichols invites him to visit her eccentric aunt, he's in for more than a vacation. Aunt Rosebud runs a boarding house full of odd characters, and as soon as Chad and Jeannie arrive, bizarre things start happening. Chad's toothbrush moves around his room on its own. A frightening mummy appears--and disappears. And a panther leaps out of his closet. Even scarier, Madame Keppell, a fortune teller, says she sees trouble all around him. Chad desperately wants to go home, but he knows that his father won't believe the things that have gone on. Soon, Chad and Jeannie hear about a diamond bracelet that was stolen recently. The two friends take it upon themselves to solve the mystery against all odds. From best-selling author Betty Ren Wright comes another spine-tingling mystery featuring Chad Weldon and Jeannie Nichols, from The Ghost Comes Calling and Too Many Secrets."
The Ghost in the Glass House
by Carey WallaceIn a 1920s seaside town, Clare discovers a mysterious glass house in the backyard of her new summer home. There she falls in love with Jack, the ghost of a boy who can't remember who he was before he died. Their romance is a haven for her from the cruel pranks of her society friends, especially her best friend, Bridget, who can't wait to grow up and embark on romances of her own. As Clare begins to suspect an affair between her mother and Bridget's father, she retreats to the glass house. But that haven begins to crack when she realizes that Jack has lied to her about his name . . . From a dazzling and fearless new voice comes a shimmering story full of wonder and mystery, in a world where every character is haunted by lingering ghosts of love.
The Ghost in the Mirror (Lewis Barnavelt #4)
by John Bellairs Brad StricklandA summer trip becomes a dangerous journey into the past when Rose Rita unwittingly accompanies Mrs. Zimmerman, a woman hoping to regain her magical powers, until she loses her memory and leaves them stranded in the year 1828.
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn (Samurai Mysteries)
by Dorothy Hoobler Thomas HooblerIt was the age when samurai ruled Japan. Young Seikei, son of a tea merchant, has an impossible dream: to become a samurai himself. Then, when a precious jewel is stolen at the inn where Seikei and his father are staying, Seikei steps forward to tell what he saw: a ghost crept through the inn during the night. One person believes him: the samurai judge investigating the case. He sends Seikei on a mission that will take him into places stranger and more terrifying than he had ever imagined. To fulfill his task, Seikei learns the price a samurai must pay to defend his honor.
A Ghost in the Window
by Betty Ren WrightA girl&’s scary dream may come true in this &“fast moving&” story starring &“a likable and believable heroine&” (School Library Journal). Meg&’s nightmare about a thin, gray-haired man who beckons her to follow him through a dark doorway will no doubt come true. That&’s the way it is with all of her &“real&” dreams, the ones that her grandmother calls &“a secret window into the future.&” Meg suspects that her dream is about sixteen-year-old Caleb Larsen&’s father, who died in a car crash after allegedly stealing $50,000 from a local bank. Could Mr. Larsen be trying to reach Caleb and his mother through Meg&’s dreams? Is he trying to reveal the truth about what happened? As Meg&’s nightmare begins to come true, she learns to cope with her own past as well as Caleb&’s, and to see the present in a different, more positive light.
Ghost Island and the Mystery of Charmander: An Unofficial Adventure for Pokémon GO Fans
by Ken A. MooreWhen Sarah and Skip's mom inherits and house and moves the family to a remote town in Maine for a fresh start, the pair is anything but pleased. What if there's nothing to do? What if they don't make friends? What if they can't play Pokémon GO?Then they see the mysterious island across the water from their new home-Ghost Island. Mom says she used to paddle out there and have all sorts of adventures. And when Sarah and Skip pick up a signal for a Poké Stop at the heart of the island, they can't wait to get out there and explore. <p><p> But Ghost Island holds a secret. It's the location of an ever-shifting competition that's been going on for hundreds of years. And now Sarah and Skip are going to be contestants and play Pokémon GO for real. And if they lose, the fate of the world may be at stake.
The Ghost Job
by Greg van EekhoutGhosts make the best thieves in this pitch-perfect middle grade adventure from the acclaimed author of Weird Kid. Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and John David Anderson--and anyone looking for an Ocean's 11-style heist!Zenith and her friends may be dead—but lucky for them, even getting ghosted wasn’t enough to tear them apart.The four of them were thick as thieves long before an unfortunate lab accident sent them careening into the afterlife. So when they hear about a machine that could return them to the land of the living, they are determined to steal it.Unfortunately, the magical device belongs to a dangerous necromancer who’s out for their ectoplasm.Fortunately, they’re great at heists. Because pulling off the score of their deathtimes is no job for an amateur.
Ghost Knight
by Cornelia FunkeEleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft never expected to enjoy boarding school. He never expected to be confronted by a pack of vengeful ghosts either. And then he meets Ella, a quirky new friend with a taste for adventure...Together, Jon and Ella must work to uncover the secrets of a centuries-old murder, while being haunted by ghosts intent on revenge. So when Jon summons the ghost of the late knight Longspee for his protection, there's just one question - can Longspee really be trusted? A thrilling tale of bravery, friendship - and ghosts!
Ghost Mountain (Red Rhino)
by Anne SchraffHi-Lo Chapter Books for Children. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Luke Lawson is raising two couch potatoes, and that does not sit well with him. So he decides he’s going to toughen up his two boys, Winston and Nelson, with an adventure in the great outdoors. At first, the boys are grumpy and upset, but as they explore nature, they become more curious and interested in the world around them. And Winston experiences a life-changing event when he meets the ghost of a Native American teen and takes a mellow midnight ride on horseback.
Ghost Mysteries: Unraveling the World's Most Mysterious Hauntings
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldReaders will delve deep—if they dare—into the history of ghosts and their portrayal in literature, art, and pop culture. From the spooky world of haunted castles to the subject of ghost-hunting, this book explores this fascinating subject through stories, facts, and pictures. Perfect for year-round reading—not just at Halloween—this book is sure to thrill readers of all ages!
The Ghost Next Door (Goosebumps #29)
by R.L. StineFrom the New York Times–bestselling Goosebumps series, a tween makes friends with the kid living in an abandoned house next door and suspects he’s a ghost.Hannah’s neighborhood has just gotten a little—weird. Ever since that new boy moved in next door. But when did he move in? Wasn’t the house empty when Hannah went to sleep the night before? Why does it still look so deserted? She’s not getting any answers from her new neighbor. He just keeps disappearing in the oddest ways. And he’s so pale. . . . Is Hannah being haunted by . . . the ghost next door?
Ghost of a Chance
by Lauren BarnholdtKendall takes drastic action when she encounters ghostly overwhelm in the third book in a tween series that Kirkus Reviews calls "bright, bubbly fun."Kendall feels like she's losing at life. The only people who will talk to her are ghosts, and she's exhausted from trying to fix their problems. Meanwhile, Brandon thinks she's a liar, her best friend thinks she's sneaking around with another boy, and her dad is getting serious with a new girlfriend. Kendall can't cope with anything else! Desperate for answers, she decides to visit the one person who might have them--the one person she never wanted to see again. Will her mom be able to help, or will Kendall be stuck without a wisp of hope?
Ghost of a Chance (Hardy Boys Book #169)
by Franklin W. DixonIN THE TENNESSEE WOODS, A MOVIE ABOUT A DARING THIEF LANDS THE HARDYS IN DANGER! Years ago Jake "Jumper" Herman bailed out of a plane in the Great Smoky Mountains and disappeared -- with a fortune in treasure. Now Frank and Joe are helping out on a movie about the escape, working with the animal wranglers, who handle trained mountain lions and bears for the film. But the set seems jinxed. A pretty young star's stunt leads to a hair-raising accident, a Bigfoot menaces the crew and cast, and the ghost of Jumper Herman seems to haunt the woods. From a strange abandoned shack to a wild mountain lion, the boys are busy trying to bail out of big trouble!
Ghost of a Chance (100 Dresses #2)
by Susan Maupin SchmidFans of the Land of Stories and the Descendants series are sure to find the lighthearted fantasy adventure of 100 Dresses a perfect fit! Inside an enchanted castle, there’s a closet—a closet with one hundred magical dresses that only Darling Dimple can wear. Each one disguises her as somebody else. It turns out that Darling needs disguises. A thief is on the loose! Someone is causing an uproar among the servants—moving things around, stealing clothes from the laundry, and even pocketing Princess Mariposa’s jewels. Then Darling and her friend Roger think they spot a ghost roaming the halls. Could the culprit be a spirit? Can Darling and Roger get to the bottom of it all? With the help of the one hundred dresses, there just might be a ghost of a chance.
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #25)
by Carolyn KeeneWhen Mrs. Putney seeks Nancy Drew's help in recovering her stolen jewelry, the search for the thieves takes the teen-age detective and her friends Bess and George to the colorful French Quarter of New Orleans. <P><P>But the quest is hampered by the strange behavior of Mrs. Putney, and two young women who are being victimized by so-called spirits. How can Nancy fight these unseen perpetrators of a cruel hoax? And how can she help the gullible victims when the spirits warn them not to have anything to do with Nancy?
The Ghost Of Blackwood Hall (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #25)
by Carolyn KeeneA search for stolen jewelry takes Nancy to New Orleans where she uncovers a swindling racket in which a medium uses her trade to relieve victims of their valuables. When a family of thieves work together by preying on trusting individuals, they robbed them of their inheritance and work pay. By preying on their good nature, the gang of thieves rob people of their treasures and their money under the guise of helping orphans. Follow Nancy and her friends along with a good dose of help from Mr. Drew and her faithful dog, Togo, as they catch the thieves and restore what was stolen. This is the version published in 1948, before the revisions that occurred to the first 34 Nancy Drew books beginning in the late 1950s.
The Ghost of Craven Cove (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #92)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy, George, and Bess are on vacation in Maine when they stumble on a bizarre mystery--has their friend's father been killed, or is he really the victim of a cover-up?
The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall
by Mary Downing HahnWhen twelve-year-old Florence boards the crowded horse-drawn coach in London, she looks forward to a new life with her great uncle and aunt at Crutchfield Hall, an old manor house in the English countryside. Anything will be better, she thinks, than the grim London orphanage where she has lived since her parents' death. But Florence doesn't expect the ghost of her cousin Sophia, who haunts the cavernous rooms and dimly lit hallways of Crutchfield and concocts a plan to use Florence to help her achieve her murderous goals. Will Florence be able to convince the others in the household of the imminent danger and stop Sophia before it's too late?
The Ghost of Drowned Meadow
by Kelley SkovronFrom Kelley Skovron comes a ghostly mystery that explores the little-known history of Nazi indoctrination camps in the United States.It started off small. Just a dripping outside my window.When Morgan witnesses some eerie happenings in her family’s new house, at first she shrugs them off. But as the unsettling dripping noises—and the sounds of someone crying—become more frequent, she starts to get nervous. Then a neighbor asks Morgan a blood-chilling question: What’s it like to live in a haunted house?It seems Morgan’s new home is notorious in the town of Port Jefferson, all because of Joseph Klaus, a boy who drowned in the 1930s after vanishing from his summer camp. Morgan begins learning all she can about the Klaus boy and uncovers the little-known history of the German American Bund, a Fascist organization that indoctrinated children and forced them into labor. Klaus wasn’t just escaping from any old summer camp—he was fleeing American Nazis.As Morgan discovers the heartbreaking history of her new town, she’ll have to do everything she can to protect her family from the spirits it left behind. Because the ghost of Joseph Klaus is still trying to get home—even if he drowns the people living there.
The Ghost of Ernie P.
by Betty Ren WrightWhat do you do when you&’re being bullied—by a ghost? Find out in this story that &“nicely blends the comic and the sinister&” (Booklist). Three months ago, when Ernie P. Barber came to Treverton from Los Angeles, he&’d been like a missile aimed at trouble. And Ernie had chosen Jeff to be his best friend, whether he liked it or not. &“You&’re my buddy, old buddy,&” Ernie would always say, &“. . . and I&’m going to cut you in on my T.S.P.&” But when Ernie dies as a result of a freak accident, Jeff&’s troubles are only beginning. The ghost of Ernie P. starts to haunt Jeff. At first, Jeff thinks he&’s going crazy. But when the letters T.S.P. (Ernie&’s code for Top Secret Plan) and some newspaper clippings keep mysteriously appearing, Jeff is convinced that Ernie&’s ghost wants him to carry out the T.S.P. alone—whatever it might be. Not until Jeff faces terrible danger and stands up to the ghost of Ernie P. does the mystery of the T.S.P. unravel.
The Ghost of Graylock (Hauntings Ser.)
by Dan PoblockiDoes an abandoned asylum hold the key to a frightful haunting? Everyone's heard the stories about Graylock Hall. It was meant to be a place of healing - a hospital where children and teenagers with mental disorders would be cared for and perhaps even cured. But something went wrong. Several young patients died under mysterious circumstances. Eventually, the hospital was shut down, the building abandoned and left to rot deep in the woods. As the new kid in town, Neil Cady wants to see Graylock for himself. Especially since rumor has it that the building is haunted. He's got fresh batteries in his flashlight, a camera to document the adventure, and a new best friend watching his back. Neil might think he's prepared for what he'll find in the dark and decrepit asylum. But he's certainly not prepared for what follows him home. . . . Scary, suspenseful, and surprising, Dan Poblocki's latest ghost story will keep you turning pages deep into the dead of night.