First published 1992
Tommy never expected to count spirits among his closest companions, but he and his friends Books and Harry the Blimp have formed an unlikely bond with Horace and Essie Parnell. The ghostly couple has occupied the crumbling Parnell mansion for centuries, becoming as much a part of the landscape as the old oak trees that surround it. When the town decides to convert the mansion into a museum, Tommy and his friends believe this marks the beginning of a peaceful new chapter for their supernatural neighbors. The ghosts will finally have the respect and recognition they deserve after centuries of dwelling in shadows. But transforming a haunted house into a public space brings unexpected complications that threaten to disrupt the delicate balance between the living and the dead. Tommy must navigate the challenges of protecting his ghostly friends while helping them adapt to their new circumstances in a world that doesn't quite believe in them.
Genres: fantasy, supernatural, ghost-stories
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, supernatural-elements
Setting: Parnell Mansion
131 pages · Hardcover · Harpercollins Childrens Books