A Ghost in the Family

by Betty Ren Wright

When ten-year-old Chad Weldon's friend Jeannie Nichols invites him to visit her eccentric aunt, he's in for more than a vacation. Aunt Rosebud runs a boarding house full of odd characters, and as soon as Chad and Jeannie arrive, bizarre things start happening. Chad's toothbrush moves around his room on its own. A frightening mummy appears--and disappears. And a panther leaps out of his closet. Even scarier, Madame Keppell, a fortune teller, says she sees trouble all around him. Chad desperately wants to go home, but he knows that his father won't believe the things that have gone on.

Soon, Chad and Jeannie hear about a diamond bracelet that was stolen recently. The two friends take it upon themselves to solve the mystery against all odds.

From best-selling author Betty Ren Wright comes another spine-tingling mystery featuring Chad Weldon and Jeannie Nichols, from The Ghost Comes Calling and Too Many Secrets.

Genres: Horror, Childrens, Middle Grade, Ghosts

92 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Betty Ren Wright was an award-winning author of children's fiction including The Dollhouse Murders, The Ghosts Of Mercy Manor and A Ghost in The House.

Known for her ghost stories and mysteries, Wright published 28 children's novels between 1981 and 2006, as well as picture books and short stories. Prior to pursuing her career as a full-time author in 1978, she worked as an editor of children's books.

Wright lived in Wisconsin with her husband, painter George A. Fredericksen, until her death in 2013.

Reviews

[LuAnn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as some of Wright’s longer books, but entertaining cast of characters, mild mystery and relatable protagonist.

[Katt Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun story about a boy visiting strangers in Milwaukee and winding up staying in a spare room that's already inhabited by a ghost. Not really overly spooky. The fun in this book comes from playing tourist in Milwaukee (which is where I grew up, so lots of memories), and in the cast of crazy and eccentric characters. Boarding house stories are fun that way. Overall, a decent story though not as good as others by this author.

[Louisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is good,and scary. Everone should read this book,but it might scare your little ones!

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's been a while since I've read this book. Seems like I didnt like it when I read it. Can't remember what the book was about though. Guess it didn't make an impression on me.