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When Bruce and Bill meet a strange boy accompanied by a bulldog, they are drawn into a mysterious adventure. The boy offers to introduce them to the ghosts that haunt his house, turning a quiet evening into a thrilling exploration of the supernatural. The story combines elements of mystery and horror, appealing to young readers and fans of ghost stories, while also reflecting the adaptation for television as part of the ABC Weekend Specials.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Scott Corbett
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