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Professor Carver once lived in a supposedly haunted house as a favor to the owner, a friend, to show that there was nothing to be frightened of. Now a stranger asks him to do it again. Initially reluctant, the Professor agrees and takes his wife and two children on a vacation from Boston to the countryside. The story focuses on Lorna and Jamie as they enjoy having their own rooms, explore the woods, meet some odd neighbors, and bake. Gentle and not at all frightening, this is an easy, comforting
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I saw this book recommended to people who liked The House With A Clock In Its Walls and thought, Hey, maybe we should try that book! Then, when I went to put away House With A Clock, I realized that I OWN this book! I have never read it, but I recognized it. I think it used to belong to one of my siblings, and my mom brought it to me a few years ago along with all my Dr. Seuss books.
Anywhoo, we tried it. It was spooky, but not scary, and the kids liked it okay. I felt like it could have been fl ...more
Anywhoo, we tried it. It was spooky, but not scary, and the kids liked it okay. I felt like it could have been fl ...more
Aug 14, 2016
Soren
marked it as to-read
