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A spooky, atmospheric mystery set at a '60s summer camp, perfect for fans of classic ghost stories, unlikely friendships, and intriguing puzzles.
When her mom takes a job in New York City, Bee finds herself an unwilling camper at a summer retreat. She's not exactly thrilled—she's a loner, she knows nothing about the outdoors, and the surrounding woods give her the creeps. To make matters worse, she keeps hearing eerie, elusive music in the distance.
Things start to look up when she meets Zippy, an oddball with a ton of confidence and a deep knowledge of the camp's secrets. Together, they discover that something very strange is happening: the older girls from the Hawks cabin are sneaking out every night. What's more, they never get caught—not by their counselors, not by staff on nightly rounds, and not even during bed checks.
Determined to get to the bottom of it, Bee and Zippy team up with an unlikely ally. But they soon find that this isn't just about typical summer-camp hijinks. They're faced with a series of questions that defy explanation.
The Mystery of the Haunted Dancehall is a thrilling read that combines a classic mystery with a touch of the supernatural, offering a story about friendship, courage, and finding your place in the world.
Charis Cotter is a multi-award-winning author of novels and picture books, including The Swallow and The Ghost Road. She spent ten summers at camp and grew up beside a graveyard, making her an expert on both summer fun and spooky tales. Charis studied English and attended drama school in London. She now lives at the end of a road beside the ocean in one of the most haunted parts of Newfoundland, Canada.
