First published 1993
Nine-year-old Tom just wants to hide from the ghostly menace in his basement. But when experienced ghostbuster Hetty Camomile offers to help, Tom musters the courage to confront the Incredibly Revolting Ghost lurking below. Together, the unlikely duo devise a plan to banish the slimy spook for good. In the process, the timid boy discovers an inner strength he never knew he had.
Genres: fantasy, ghost-stories, middle-grade
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Paperback · Chicken House