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Description
When Thomas has to move to a little village in Scotland, changing schools is the least of his worries. His mum's fear and a dark family secret give him plenty to think about...until the accident, and the sounds in the night.
Quick Summary
This spooky middle-grade thriller sends a boy to a tiny Scottish village where family secrets and ghostly goings-on keep the pages turning; kids will love unraveling the mystery alongside Thomas, who musters bravery to face supernatural terrors hiding in the dark. If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Petsr kid loves the spine-tingling fun of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series or the atmospheric mystery of The Graveyard Book, they'll be totally hooked. With a 3.5 AR level and short 9,251-word count, this is perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who want a quick but thrilling read.