Jacket design and art by Blas Madera

YOUR NEW
PEN PAL HAS A
GRAVE SECRET…

A horror-in-verse coming May 2024

Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy

When the ghost from his nightmares leaves behind cryptic notes, a 13-year-old boy must uncover the dark secret of a cursed lake—
or remain haunted forever.

The Haunting of Lake Lucy is a fun fast paced ghost story filled with coded messages, strange happenings, a new and mysterious friendship, and a thriller-chiller conclusion. A most satisfying Ghost story.
— HAN NOLAN, National Book Award Winner, author of Running Past Dark

I loved it and I know my students will too! I’m excited it’s a novel in verse. Since they love spooky, I think it’s a great way to get them into the world of novels in verse too! – Candice

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I loved the way the author played w/words & poetic form, as well as letter writing. A mysteriously spooky setting & circumstance kept me turning the pages till the end! – Christie

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If you like kids’ horror and novels-in-verse, I suspect you'll enjoy this book quite a bit! – Christiana D.

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I enjoyed the characters, the family relationships, the friendships, and the lake setting. The mystery kept me guessing and even gasping out loud...  The scary level is perfect for middle grade readers with lots of action, suspense, and tense survival moments. – Danielle H.

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This middle grade novel-in-verse was a delight to read from start to finish! Beautifully written and lyrical…with its exceptionally gorgeous cover, it will make a beautiful addition to any home, school, or library. – Stacey B.

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Wait a minute…a horror-mg-novel in verse?! Yes please!! This will be popular among kids who love scary stories but it will also help crack the door open for those kids that don’t really like to read.– Cindy S.

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I’ll bet my students would scoop this one right up! – Destiny L.

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The story's descriptive detail, thoughtful verse, and the relationship between the siblings and the lake setting all contribute to its charm and mystery… It reminded me of the ghost stories we would share around campfires and the tales we would tell to one-up our friends. – Cheryl

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Sandy Green’s verse runs the gamut: free verse, rhyming couplets, some shape poetry, creative use of bolded letters as well as shaded portions of text. There is even an example of line palindrome. Her characters are clearly developed and the mystery grows with every chapter. Along with the ghostly storyline are subplots of making friends and getting along with siblings. Text is free of profanity, sexual content and violence. Ideal for grades 4-8. - Melanie