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The story begins with a young boy, Peter, who has an unusual ability to interact with ghosts. One night, he discovers a hidden room behind the old playhouse where a forgotten play is being performed. As he tries to leave, a curtain falls, blocking his way. Suddenly, a ghostly magician appears, claiming that he can cure Peter's phobia of ghosts. After some convincing, the magician is able to cure Peter of his fear. But the true purpose of the playhouse is revealed when the curtain falls for the second time, revealing a scene of a young girl, Emily, who has died. The ghostly playhouse becomes a portal to the supernatural world.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Paul Stewart
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