Spirit Hunters
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 7 hour read

Spirit Hunters

By Ellen Oh

Book #1 in the Spirit Hunters series

A new home, eerie memories, and a brother acting strange. Can Harper uncover the haunting truth?

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288 pages· 49,469 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Harper Raine, a seventh grader, moves into a house rumored to be haunted. Her brother, Michael, starts behaving oddly, triggering Harper's unsettling déjà vu. As eerie memories surface, Harper must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Can she confront the ghosts haunting her family and uncover the truth hidden in her past? Dive into a chilling adventure where every shadow holds a secret and every memory a clue.

From the publisher

“Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers’ imaginations.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)”Even more impressive than the shiver factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting what you don’t understand.” –Booklist (starred review)”This mystery thriller infused with diverse characters and intriguing themes will appeal to horror fans and to reluctant readers who enjoy a good scare.” –School Library JournalWe Need Diverse Books founder Ellen Oh returns with Spirit Hunters, a high-stakes middle grade mystery series about Harper Raine, the new seventh grader in town who must face down the dangerous ghosts haunting her younger brother.A riveting ghost story and captivating adventure, this tale will have you guessing at every turn!Harper doesn’t trust her new home from the moment she steps inside, and the rumors are that the Raine family’s new house is haunted. Harper isn’t sure she believes those rumors, until her younger brother, Michael, starts acting strangely.The whole atmosphere gives Harper a sense of déjà vu, but she can’t remember why. She knows that the memories she’s blocking will help make sense of her brother’s behavior and the strange and threatening sensations she feels in this house, but will she be able to put the pieces together in time?–Booklist (starred review)

At a glance
Format
Pages
288
Words
49,469
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about ghostsBooks about haunted housesBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about cultureBooks about siblings
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
July 25, 2017
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062430083

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