The Doll in the Garden
A Ghost Story
What's it about
Have you ever felt like a new place was haunted by its past? For ten-year-old Ashley, a new house isn't a fresh start but a doorway to a hundred-year-old mystery. You'll follow her as she uncovers a crumbling doll buried in the garden, only to be drawn into a ghostly world where a restless spirit desperately needs her help. Discover how Ashley must piece together clues from long-forgotten letters and terrifying visions to right an old wrong. You'll learn about the deep bond between two girls separated by a century and see how courage and empathy can help heal the deepest wounds, even those that linger beyond the grave.
Meet the author
Mary Downing Hahn is an acclaimed master of suspense and ghost stories for young readers, with more than two million copies of her books in print. A former children's librarian, she discovered her passion for writing spooky tales after realizing the stories her students craved were the ones she most wanted to create. Hahn draws on memories of her own childhood, blending everyday life with chilling supernatural elements to craft compelling and unforgettable mysteries that have captivated readers for decades.

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