Encanto meets Coraline in this spooky middle grade story that deals with family ties, fear of change, and generational trauma as it follows a girl who must convince an old, haunted house to release its hold on her and her family.
Eleven-year-old Micah has no interest in moving out of her grandfather’s house. She loves living with Poppop and their shared hobby of driving around rich neighborhoods to find treasures in others’ trash. To avoid packing, Micah goes for a bike ride and ends up at Finch House, the decrepit Victorian that Poppop says is Off Limits. Except when she gets there, it’s all fixed up and there’s a boy named Theo in the front yard. Surely that means Finch House isn’t Off Limits anymore? But when Poppop finds her there, Micah is only met with his disappointment.
By the next day, Poppop is nowhere to be found. After searching everywhere, Micah’s instincts lead her back to Finch House. But once Theo invites her inside, Micah realizes she can’t leave. And that, with its strange whispers and deep-dark shadows, Finch House isn’t just a house…it’s alive.
Can Micah find a way to convince the house to let her go? Or will she be forced to stay in Finch House forever?
Category Mystery, Thrills, and Chills Elementary Plus
Pages Count 208
Topics Haunted houses. Friendship. Grandparent and child. Grandfathers. African Americans. Black people. Family history. Paranormal, occult, and supernatural.
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2023-09-04
JLG Release Date Dec 2023
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Mystery, Thrills, and Chills Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
Mystery, Thrills, and Chills Elementary Plus
Mystery, Thrills, and Chills Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
A high-interest collection of mystery and adventure titles for older elementary readers. These action-packed stories feature intriguing puzzles, daring journeys, spooky situations, and suspenseful plotlines that keep readers turning pages. With clever clues, memorable characters, and fast-paced storytelling, this category encourages independent reading and strong comprehension skills.