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Ellen, a young actress, finds herself in a "haunted house" that doubles as a museum of interesting deaths in history. While performing, she receives an unexpected visitor—a ghost of a former resident who appears determined to protect the prized collection of antique Wedgwood dishes displayed there. Together, they discover the mystery behind the house’s haunted past and the secret life of the collection.
Through a blend of playful suspense and gentle supernatural intrigue, the story invites young readers to explore themes of friendship, heritage, and the unseen forces that linger in treasured objects.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Peg Kehret
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