Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? by Bill Brittain

Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts? by Bill Brittain

Townsfolk walking by the abandoned Parnell mansion tend to quicken their steps -- especially if night is begining to fall. But to tommy and his friends, Books and Harry the blimp, the old house is the perfect playground for their imaginary games. Then one night the three friend overhear a strangers plan to destroy the house in order to find it's hidden treasure. There must be away to save Parnell house -- but what can three kids do? Luckily, they have help. Two parnells stills live there -- two Parnells who happen to be ghosts

Children of all ages enjoy Bill Brittain's stories about the rural New England village of Coven Tree. The Wish Giver was a Newbery Honor Book, and it was named an ALA Notable Children's Book as well as a School Library Journal Best Book alongside Devil's Donkey. Professor Popkin's Prodigious Polish was awarded a Pick of the Lists by American Bookseller, and Dr Dredd's Wagon of Wonders was a 1988 Children's Editors' Choice (ALA Booklist). Brittain has also authored a number of other charming books that have gained critical recognition. Bill Brittain lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife Ginny. His books include All the Money in the World, which won the Charlie May Simon Children's Novel Prize and was adapted for an ABC-TV Saturday Special; and The Fabulous Freshman, which was declared an ALA Suggested Book for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.