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In the Appalachian hills, twelve‑year‑old Willy Barbour and his sister are drawn into a haunting quest as they pursue the ghost of a young girl who once lived among their neighbors. Their separate paths lead them through quiet village scenes, eerie forest passages, and shared moments of courage, revealing both the mystery of the spirit’s past and the bonds that keep the family together. The story explores how belief and skepticism intertwine when ordinary lives intersect with the unseen.
Through simple yet evocative prose the novel captures the tone of a small community where history lingers beneath the trees, and where the search for answers becomes a journey toward a deeper understanding of family and faith.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ellen Harvey Showell
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