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Ten‑two‑year‑old Jen moves into a wide, ancestral house in West Virginia. She is stunned to learn her widowed father has begun dating a local antiques dealer, and even more surprised when the dealer’s mysterious, spooky wife begins to appear. As Jen navigates the strange dynamics of this new family arrangement, she uncovers clues to the house’s haunted past and the unlikely connection between a local witch and a curious, supernatural world.
The story follows Jen’s growing bond with her father, her imagination, and her appreciation of the strange animals that roam the estate. Through the lens of a single‑parent family, the novel explores themes of love, resilience, and the power of friendship while introducing magical elements such as witches, fairies, and friendly cats.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mary Downing Hahn
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