The Haunting of Holroyd Hill

by Brenda Seabrooke

Overview

When her family moves to the Virginia countryside, eleven-year-old Melinda, her older brother, and their new friend Dan work together to solve the mystery of a Civil War-era ghost who is haunting their house.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781516961467
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	09/24/2015
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.34(d)
Lexile:	630L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Brenda Seabrooke lives in Englewood, Florida.

Delana Bettoli lives in Silverton, Oregon.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5-8-Almost-12 Melinda is finding the adjustment from Alexandria to her new home in rural Virginia a difficult one. A run-in with surly Mr. Sasser is just one more piece of proof of how awful the whole change has been. All other problems fade into insignificance, however, when the girl discovers that a ghost has started walking through the house every night. Her older brother, Kevin; their new friend Dan, the grandson of the unpleasant neighbor; and Melinda begin keeping watch, trying to discover where the ghost comes from and where it goes on its nightly journey. A little research at the local library provides some clues, while Dan's recollections of some family stories yield additional hints. Gradually, the young people put all the information together and the three investigators confront three ghosts caught up in a tragic event from Civil War days. Fans of Betty Ren Wright will enjoy this novel, as Seabrooke believably weaves the supernatural elements into her story. The characters are not fully developed, but the plot is tight and moves swiftly. Refreshingly, the adults are normal and caring (even the supposedly nasty neighbor).-Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA

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