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When lights begin to flicker and temperatures drop in her new home on Shady Street, twelve‑year‑old Tessa Woodward suspects a haunting. She gathers new friends to investigate the mysterious phenomena and uncover who—or what—may be trying to communicate.
The story blends child‑friendly friendship dynamics with classic ghost‑story suspense, offering a suspenseful mystery suitable for young readers.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lindsay Currie
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