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Set against the backdrop of colonial Massachusetts, this tale follows the haunting of a farmer’s widow by the ghost of her recently buried husband. The ghost’s presence is triggered when a devoted dog carries one of his bones far from their home, prompting a supernatural visit to the widow’s house that weaves themes of loss, loyalty, and the enduring bonds between humans and animals.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tony Johnston
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