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Jason and his little sister Sally are left at home while their parents are away. A babysitter arrives, but the house on Cherry Street refuses to be occupied by children—or any living guests. As strange noises and unseen forces begin to manifest, the siblings and the babysitter must confront the ghostly presence that inhabits their home.
Set in a tone‑filled, middle‑grade mystery, the story offers suspense, supernatural intrigue, and a lesson about respecting the old and the unknown.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: W. R. Philbrick
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