The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story
Aug 2007 · Sold by HarperCollins
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Diana and her little brother Georgie have been living in the woods behind the old Willis place, a decaying Victorian mansion, for what already seems like forever. They aren’t allowed to leave the property or show themselves to anyone. But when a new caretaker comes to live there with his young daughter, Lissa, Diana is tempted to break the mysterious rules they live by and reveal herself so she can finally have a friend. Somehow, Diana must get Lissa’s help if she and Georgie ever hope to release themselves from the secret that has bound them to the old Willis place for so long.
Mary Downing Hahn has written a chilling ghost story in the tradition of her most successful spine-tingling novels. The intriguing characters, frightening secrets, and plot twists will delight her many fans.
Mary Downing Hahn has written a chilling ghost story in the tradition of her most successful spine-tingling novels. The intriguing characters, frightening secrets, and plot twists will delight her many fans.
Diana and her little brother Georgie have been living in the woods behind the old Willis place, a decaying Victorian mansion, for what already seems like forever. They aren’t allowed to leave the property or show themselves to anyone. But when a new caretaker comes to live there with his young da...
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Ares Tucker
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March 17, 2018
I just borrowed this book from my school's library, and OMG I LOVE THIS BOOK! It keeps you on you toes and is sends on an adventure. I just finished it, I had to read day and night to find out what would happen next! YOU WILL NOT REGRET READING THIS BOOK!
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Faith Ellis
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March 7, 2014
I love this book absolutely reckoned toll Mary downing Hahn readers to read all the lovely bad ones. I think I am going torture to read all of Mary downing Hans books because she is such an amazing writer.
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Dalton Burlison
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October 17, 2025
I have read most of Marys books and she never has disappointed me. Ever since I was little all I read was her books. I highly recommend all of her books, especially Took my favorite. I wish I could tell her just how good of a writer she truly is.
About the author
Mary Downing Hahn’s many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.
Mary Downing Hahn’s many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.
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