
Written by Denis Markell
A ghost haunts Danny's room. Can he and his friends uncover its secret?
Danny's brother left for college, but his room isn't empty—it's haunted. With friends Nat and Gus, Danny explores his Brooklyn neighborhood, seeking answers from local legends and his bubbe's tales of a dybbuk. Is it an Arabian ghoul, a Korean gwishin, or something else? As they unravel the mystery, Danny learns that a good night's sleep is elusive when a ghost is involved. Can they help the restless spirit find peace?
What if there was a ghost in your brother’s room? This kid-friendly mystery about three friends who try to help a restless spirit find peace is perfect for fans of Under the Egg and The Book Scavenger. It stinks. Danny’s older brother has moved out and gone to college–and Danny doesn’t even get his nice big room. But you know what’s worse? It seems that he’s left behind an angry ghost! With the help of his friends Nat and Gus, Danny interviews everyone his Brooklyn neighborhood to find out about spirits. Is it an Arabian ghoul? A Korean gwishin? A Polish haunting? Maybe the answer lies with Danny’s own bubbe and her tales of a dybbuk, a Jewish spirit. In the end, one thing is certain: a good night’s rest is hard to get when a ghost is around.
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