Books like Elizabeth and Zenobia by Jessica Miller
Elizabeth, a timid girl, has just relocated with her single father to his ancestral home. Her fearless friend Zenobia immediately sets out to prove the house is haunted. As the investigation unfolds, Elizabeth learns that an aunt vanished from this very mansion years earlier, hinting at hidden family secrets and the supernatural. Together, the girls explore the mansion’s mysteries, blending friendship, adventure, and paranormal intrigue.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jessica Miller
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