Wait Till Helen Comes

Have you ever felt like an outsider in your own family? For twelve-year-old Molly, moving to a spooky old church in the country with her new stepsister, Heather, isn't just a new start—it's the beginning of a nightmare. Heather is difficult, but her behavior takes a sinister turn. You'll discover why Heather is drawn to the lonely graveyard behind their home and the single, ominous grave marked with only a single letter: H. As Molly uncovers the tragic story of a lonely ghost named Helen, she must race against time to save her stepsister from a terrifying friendship that wants to pull Heather into the grave forever.

With over forty beloved and spine-chilling novels to her name, Mary Downing Hahn is an undisputed master of supernatural fiction and historical mysteries for young readers. A former children's librarian, she discovered a passion for writing ghost stories after telling them to her students and seeing their captivated reactions. Hahn draws inspiration from her own childhood memories, local folklore, and the old, creaky houses she has lived in, skillfully weaving everyday fears into tales that have haunted and thrilled audiences for decades.