The Old Willis Place

"Diana and her younger brother, Georgie, have been living on the grounds of the old Willis place for oh, so long. They've seen caretakers come and go, but the new one seems different. Mr. Morrison has a daughter, Lissa, who seems to be about Diana's age. Both girls are lonely and long for a friend, but Georgie reminds Diana that its 'against the rules' to have friends; that they must remain otu of sight...The story is taut, spooky, and fast-paced with amazingly credible, memorable characters. More than just a ghost story, this riveting novel is a mystery and a story of friendship and of redemption. Afte this tale, readers are not likely to think of ghosts in the same way." (School Library Journal, starred review )"Hahn is a master at stretching the suspense, and that's what she does here...It's just the right mix of chilling and thrilling."