
After moving into a sprawling, creaky Victorian house, young Jasmine begins to witness supernatural phenomena that the rest of her family ignores. She discovers that her new bedroom is occupied by the restless spirit of a girl who died decades earlier. As the hauntings escalate from flickering lights to physical manifestations, Jasmine realizes the ghost is trying to communicate a specific, unresolved secret about the property's history. To stop the disturbances, she must piece together old letters and neighborhood rumors to help the spirit find peace before the house becomes truly dangerous.
Middle grade readers who enjoy ghost stories with high stakes and historical mysteries will find this book fits their interests. It appeals to children who look for tension and scares that remain grounded in family dynamics and the challenges of adjusting to a new environment. Readers finish the story with a better understanding of how the past stays connected to the present and how listening to ignored voices can solve long-standing problems. It serves as a bridge for young fans moving from mild spooky tales toward more intense horror fiction.
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- EN