The Ghost of Spruce Point
The Ghost of Spruce Point by Nancy Tandon is a middle grade novel published by Simon and Schuster in August 2023. This reprint edition spans 336 pages and is written in English. The story follows twelve-year-old Parker, who must unravel a curse threatening his family’s cherished motel in Maine, the Home Away Inn. Alongside his best friend Frankie, Parker navigates a series of eerie events linked to local rumors about supernatural occurrences.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and mystery as Parker and Frankie investigate the strange happenings around Spruce Point. The narrative explores themes of friendship and courage while delving into the realm of ghost stories and detective tales. As they confront the possibility of a curse, the duo’s determination to save the inn leads them on a thrilling journey filled with suspense and intrigue.
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A young boy must unravel a curse to save his family’s beloved Maine motel in this spooky, “tightly paced” (Publishers Weekly) middle grade novel sure to delight fans of Whispering Pines and The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street!
Twelve-year-old Parker has grown up in his family’s Home Away Inn, nestled on a wooded peninsula in Maine called Spruce Point. His best friend, Frankie, has been staying at the inn every summer for years with her family. Together, they’ve had epic adventures based out of a nearby old treehouse that serves as their official headquarters for Kids Confidential Meetings.
But lately, business at the inn hasn’t been great, and Parker is pretty sure he knows why. It’s long been rumored that Mrs. Gruvlig, one of the few year-rounders on Spruce Point, has unique abilities of the supernatural kind. And Frankie is absolutely sure she saw a ghost on Mrs. Gruvlig’s property! As more and more spooky happenings occur around the Point, Parker and Frankie are convinced Spruce Point has been officially cursed.
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