The House Next Door

By Ellen Oh

A haunted house threatens new neighbors. Can Rory save them from its sinister grip?

3.7/5 Goodreads · 253 ratings

192 pages· 32,936 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rory Parker knows the house next door is cursed. Shadows creep, spirits whisper, and it claimed his best friend. When new neighbors move in, Rory vows to protect them. But as dark forces target Jack's little sister, Rory must team up with a new friend and some unexpected allies. Can they uncover the house's secrets before it's too late, or will its evil remain unchallenged?

From the publisher

For fans of Not Quite a Ghost and Ghost Squad, acclaimed middle grade author Ellen Oh of Spirit Hunters and an APALA Honoree delivers a new spooky novel about young hero Rory and the creepy house next door. Filled with scary spirits, mysterious noises, and malevolent forces, the house has tormented many souls, and Rory must do everything he can to prevent the new neighbors from becoming its next victims. We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh delivers another heart-pounding story that you won’t be able to put down. Home is where the sinister lives. Rory Parker knows not to step a foot in, on, or around the house next door. He’s seen things creeping in the shadows, has had encounters with spirits, and lost a best friend to the house’s malevolence. But when his new neighbors, Jack and his lovable family, move into the house next door, Rory makes it his duty to protect them at all costs.But the vicious forces lying within the house are plotting something evil, something that puts Jack’s little sister in extreme danger. Soon, Rory understands he’ll need the help of his new friend and some friendly ghosts in order to stand a chance at defeating whatever lurks within its walls for good. But what exactly lives in the house next door, and will Rory and Jack find out in time to save the day, or can its evil never be evicted? Perfect for Halloween readingFeatures light scaresA charming cozy seasonal pick

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