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Description
When fourteen-year-old Sylvia McLuckie, her ten-year-old brother Walter, and their quirky father move to a cottage by the sea, their new home's eerie reputation forces them to confront some surprising ghosts from their past.
Quick Summary
The book blends spooky seaside mystery with sibling banter as Sylvia and Walter navigate their quirky dad's eccentric move to a reportedly haunted cottage. Readers get creepy puzzles, unexpected ghost encounters, and the funny dynamics of a family that's definitely not normal. If your kid loves the mystery and humor of "Escape This Book!" or enjoys spooky stories with heart like "The Last Kids on Earth," they'll devour this cottage tale. Perfect for kids ages 10-14 in grades 5-8 who want chills, laughs, and a sibling duo they can root for.