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Sarah’s arrival at her family’s new home is marked by an oppressive cold mist and a distant scream, followed by a desperate Spanish whisper, "Help me!", hinting at a long‑suppressed secret. Only Sarah senses the unsettling presence, propelling her to investigate the mysterious past tied to their residence.
As she delves deeper into the hidden history, Sarah must confront unresolved mysteries and an unseen danger that threatens to return. The story follows her quest to uncover the truth before terror resurfaces.
First publish date: September 1, 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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