All the Lovely Bad Ones

"All the Lovely Bad Ones" is a suspenseful middle-grade ghost story by Mary Downing Hahn, perfect for readers aged 8-11, though the publisher lists 4-11. Siblings Travis and Corey, spending the summer at their grandmother's Vermont inn, decide to stage a series of fake hauntings for fun. Their pranks, however, inadvertently stir up genuinely dangerous and vengeful spirits, including a truly terrifying presence. The children quickly realize their mistake and must bravely delve into the inn's dark history to understand why the spirits are restless and how to bring them peace. This book explores themes of consequences, bravery, and empathy, wrapped in a compelling mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Parents should be aware of the genuinely scary elements, which are typical for Hahn's work, making it a great choice for kids who enjoy a good fright.

TRAVIS AND HIS SISTER, Corey, can’t resist a good trick. When they learn that their grandmother’s quiet Vermont inn, where they're spending the summer, has a history of ghost sightings, they decide to do a little "haunting” of their own. But their supernatural pranks awaken something dangerous, something that should have stayed asleep. Only Travis and Corey can lay to rest the spiteful spirit they've stirred. This means discovering the secret of Fox Hill and the horrors visited on its inhabitants years before...