Children's Fiction Ghost Stories
Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2022
- Category
- Ghost Stories, Caribbean & Latin American, Chapter Books
- Recommended Age
- 7 to 10
- Recommended Grade
- 2 to 5
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780593488874
- Publish Date
- Aug 2022
- List Price
- $9.50
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780593488881
- Publish Date
- Aug 2022
- List Price
- $17.99
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Description
Is it science...or strange and ghostly?
Asim's new town is freaking him out! There are weird noises at night, eerie lights, and now an evil tree that is growing way faster than it should. he's sure there's something supernatural going on.
His friend Rokshar believes that everything can be explained by science. But even she's worried when the tree takes control of their teacher! It's starting to look like an evil spirit straight out of Guyanese folklore is to blame. Can Asim and his friends save their teacher--and the town--from the ghost tree?
Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.
About the authors
Originally from the Dominican Republic, illustrator Lissy Marlin has a simple mission: bring a little bit of magic to everyday life one piece of art at a time! She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Editorial Reviews
★ "An excellent series starter and contribution to the supernatural mystery genre, perfect for older chapter book readers easing into early middle grade. Highly recommended."--School Library Journal, starred review
"A spooky adventure rooted in Guyanese folklore...with just the right amount of chills."--Kirkus Reviews
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Spooky Sleuths #4: Fire in the Sky
Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water!
Spooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight!
Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark (Elements of Genius #3)
Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling (Elements of Genius #2)
