Books like Dying to Meet You (43 Old Cemetery Road # 1) by Kate Klise
I. B. Grumply, a children's book author, hopes to find a peaceful summer writing haven. He rents a quiet place, but the experience turns into a series of hilarious, letter‑based encounters with spirits. The tale blends humor, mystery, and a touching exploration of authorship as Grumply learns to navigate the house's ghostly inhabitants.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kate Klise
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