Bodie: The Town That Belongs to Ghosts

Bodie, California, was once a thriving Gold Rush boomtown filled with thousands of hopeful miners and merchants. This nonfiction account traces the town's rapid rise and mysterious decline, exploring how Bodie transformed from a bustling community into one of America's most famous ghost towns. Readers discover the events and circumstances that forced citizens to abandon their homes, leaving the town frozen in time. Written for middle grade readers, the book brings history to life through accessible storytelling.