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The Ghoul Next Door

The Ghoul Next Door

Published in
2021
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Description

Eleven-year-old Grey lives in the legend-haunted New England town of Ander’s Landing, and he can’t help but feel like a pair of eyes is watching his every move. He discovers odd, gruesome bits and pieces from the graveyard that are left for him as gifts like art carved from bones or jewelry made from (hopefully not human) remains. Soon Grey is caught up in something bigger than he could ever have imagined. He finds himself drawn into a strange mystery involving a race of reclusive subterranean creatures—ghouls, the eaters of the dead! Turns out, his secret admirer is a ghoul named Lavinia. An unlikely friendship forms between them. The only problem is, their friendship breaks traditions—and the punishment is a fate worse than death.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
200 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging supernatural mystery
  • Relatable characters for middle-grade readers
  • Themes of friendship and bravery
  • Introduction to elements of fantasy and magic