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When Joe Quinn claims there's a poltergeist haunting his house, no one believes him everyone except Davie, who has felt the inexplicable presence and watched objects fly through the air. As Davie investigates the strange disturbances, he wrestles with questions about grief, memory, and whether the spirits of those we've lost might still linger. This illustrated graphic storybook from David Almond and Dave McKean blends the mystery of the supernatural with a poignant exploration of loss and hope.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who loves a good spooky story but doesn't want something that will keep them up at night, this one's perfect. Davie explores the mysteries around his friend Joe Quinn's house, where strange things happen objects moving on their own, a feeling that something supernatural is at work and he starts wondering if maybe ghosts and poltergeists could actually be real. It's the kind of story that walks the line between creepy and fascinating, making readers question what they believe about the world beyond what they can see. At just over 6,000 words, it's a quick read that doesn't talk down to kids, and David Almond writes with this beautiful sense of wonder that makes even ordinary moments feel magical. Fans of his other works like "Skellig" will recognize that same tender, imaginative touch, though this one is shorter and a bit more mysterious. There's nothing too scary here just enough chills to make it exciting without keeping anyone awake worrying, and underneath it all there's a real heart to the story about friendship and believing in things you can't explain.