The House That Whispers

The author of The Best Liars in Riverview explores gender identity, family, and personal ghosts in a subtle way, perfect for fans of Kyle Lukoff and Ashley Herring Blake. Eleven-year-old Simon and his siblings stay at Nanaleen's century-old house, where things are different. He discovers the hidden story of his great-aunt Brie, who may hold answers to his worries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Eleven-year-old Simon and his siblings, Talia and Rose, are spending a week at Nanaleen's century-old house. This time, things are different. It's fall, not summer, and Mom and Dad are staying behind to have a "talk." Nanaleen's house smells weird, and she keeps forgetting things. Simon is the only one who knows that his name is Simon and that he and he pronouns are starting to feel right. However, he's not ready to add to the changes that are already in motion in his family. To make matters worse, Simon keeps hearing a scratching in the walls and shadows are beginning to build in the corners. He can't shake the feeling that something is deeply wrong and is determined to get to the bottom of it, which means launching a ghost hunt, with or without his sisters' help.

When Simon discovers the hidden story of his great-aunt Brie, he realizes that Brie's life might hold answers to some of his worries. Is Brie's ghost haunting the old OHagan house? And will Simon's search for ghosts turn up more secrets than he ever expected?

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 142 x 202 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316277112