The Ghosts of Malhado

by H. J. Ralles

Overview

Was that a g-g-ghost? No way! Alex didn’t believe in such things! But when a ghost scares Alex half to death on the beach at Treasure Island, San Luis Pass, in Texas, he begins to change his mind. Why does the ghost keep wailing ‘Malhado’? Why does he carry that revolting cow skull? And why does he whisper about buried treasure? Only Juliann believes Alex’s ghostly tale of a Spanish Conquistador. As Alex and his friend discover the exciting history of Treasure Island, they learn that there just might be treasure to be found.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781929976836
Publisher:	Top Publications, Ltd.
Publication date:	08/18/2019
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.56(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Ralles was born in the United Kingdom and moved to the USA in 1990and became a U.S. citizen in 2009. She always loved to write and wrote her first book at 10 years old and her first story was published in a New England camping magazine when she was 13 years old. Her other passion is teaching. She has a Bachelor of Education and taught Grades 4 - 6 for 13 years. In 1997 her eldest son challenged her to write a book that he would enjoy as much as his computer games. After Keeper of the Kingdom was published in 2001 she went back to the classroom as a visiting author, teaching writing workshops. She now has eight published YA science fiction novels and two exciting ghost stories. In 2008 my husband and I moved from North Texas to Houston. We have an adorable 2 yr old black Labrador/Retriever cross called Solo who is a bundle of fun.

Editorial Reviews

"This was a fun read - written for preteens, but fun for adults too. I read it in one sitting, and could not put it down. Yes, there are ghosts but it isn't scary. There's an interesting treasure hunt, a tie to real local history, and the characters are believable and well-written. I particularly liked the main character, a boy the same age as my own son. The author obviously has been around boys of this age, he was completely believable." --Amanda, Goodreads.

"My 11 year old daughter said that this was one of the best books she's ever read (and she reads a lot). She was drawn in by both the mystery and ghost story. The book is suitable for 8-12 year olds. I read it after my daughter did and I also enjoyed it. The book is set on Treasure Island, San Luis Pass, Texas. The story centers around a boy named Alex Glass, his friend Juliann, and the ghost of Cabeza de Vaca, among others. Alex encounters the ghost, puzzles out who he is, and then tries to discover if the ghost has left hidden treasure on the island. Plenty of adventure happens along the way. The book also includes historical information in the back to help the student understand the factual context of the story. It is a great book for any student interested in Texas history, mysteries and ghost adventures." --Heather, Goodreads

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