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While staying with her grandmother in an old house deep in the woods of northern Minnesota, six‑year‑old Liz is startled one night by a mysterious voice calling her name. She opens her eyes to find a blue ghost hovering in her bedroom, demanding something from her. As the ghost’s intentions unfold, Liz must unravel a family secret that ties together time travel, hidden guardians, and the bonds of grandmothers and grandparents. A brisk, engaging mystery suitable for first chapter‑book readers.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Marion Dane Bauer
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