Horror at the Haunted House: 9 [Hardcover]

Peg Kehret (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up

Ellen and Corey Streater agree to play roles in the Historical Society's Haunted House, and Ellen meets the ghost of Lydia Clayton and uncovers a robbery plot.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-7-- Ellen and Cory, last seen in Terror at the Zoo (Cobblehill, 1992), agree to participate in a haunted house with a historical theme to raise money for an old mansion that is to be converted to a museum. As Joan of Arc, Ellen is tied to a stake while fake flames engulf her. In her time off, she admires the mansion's Wedgewood collection, especially the Fairylustre china. This interest attracts the attention of the ghost of the former mistress of the home, whom no one but Ellen (and in one incident, a sleepwalking Cory) can see. As Ellen attempts to discover what Lydia wants, she also uncovers a scheme involving the theft of the china; before the resolution of the mystery, she is in danger of meeting the same fate as Joan. The plot will keep readers involved and the inclusion of a ghost will satisfy requests for a scary book. Characterization is consistent with that in the previous title, although this one is more entertaining and appealing, with lively and believable young people and a personable ghost. A good addition to leisure reading collections. --Bruce Anne Shook, Mendenhall Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

It was a job any kid would kill for: to play a role in the Historical Society's Haunted House Halloween fundraising event. Ellen Streater was thrilled to play Joan of Arc, burning at the stake. It was for a good cause -- to benefit the eerie old Clayton House, soon to reopen as a museum. They said the house was haunted. Ellen didn't believe it -- until she felt a strange, icy feeling when she touched the beautiful Fairylustre bowl. Then she saw the ghost in the mirror -- a beautiful phantom who beckoned her into a nightmare beyond her wildest dreams. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1st edition (September 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525651063
• ISBN-13: 978-0525651062
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,949,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've published 45 books; all but two are for children. I wrote magazine articles, short stories, and plays for many years before I discovered that what I like best is to write books for kids.
When I was twelve, I was paralyzed with polio. I made almost a full recovery but I remember that time of my life so clearly that it's easy for me to write from the viewpoint of a twelve or thirteen-year-old.
I'm always thrilled when one of my books wins a state young reader award, because I know those awards are voted on by children.
I am a widow who was married for 48 years. I have two grown children and four grandchildren. I live on a small wildlife sanctuary near Mt. Rainier National Park and I often have deer and elk in my yard.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars horror at the haunted house by:peg kehret, December 5, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Horror at the Haunted House (Paperback)

Ellen Streater is the main character of the book. Ellen and her little brother Cory went to sign up for parts in the Historical haunted house.Ellen got joan of Arc, who gets burned alive on a stake.
The plot for the book is when meets lydia's ghost.Lydia follows her everywhere she goes. She even followed her to the Joan of Arc scene. Lydia's ghost caused her to have nightmares.That is the plot of the story.
Horror at the haunted house takes place in the haunted house.The time was not given.
The theme of the story is a little girl trying to free a stolen haunted house.
I Amanda liked the story because I love mysteries!!!!!!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Do you like horror?, December 17, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Horror at the Haunted House (Paperback)

My book is called Horror at the Haunted House by Peg Kehret, published by Pocket Books,and the publish date is November of 1994. If you like horror and mystery then I've got a book for you. My book is about a Halloween in a haunted house. With a ghost running around, but the ghost is trying to tell Ellen something. That something will change Ellen's life forever.That is because of Agnas a horrible person I think. agnas tries to take and replace very old things from a very old house. My favorite part is when Ellen first sees the ghost of Lydia. Her hands came out of an old black urnbut they did not harm her. I others will like this book because it keeps you on the edge of your seat. I think the main character is very realistic. This book is action packed. There is a surprising twist in the middle of this boook. It will make you scared. If you like scary books you will love this book. I would rate this book 10 goosebumps out 10.

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is awsome and definatly worth reading, June 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: HORROR AT THE HAUNTED HOUSE (Paperback)

If you love a good book and are interested in horror history, this is the book for you. It was a real page turner and really exciting. All ages would love this book!