The House That Whispers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316277112)

A subtle exploration of gender identity, family, and the personal ghosts that haunt us all, perfect for fans of Kyle Lukoff.

Eleven-year-old Simon and his siblings, Talia and Rose, are staying the week at Nanaleen's century-old house. This time, though, it's not their usual summer vacation trip. In fact, everything's different. It's fall, not summer. Mom and Dad are staying behind to have a "talk." And Nanaleen's house smells weird, plus she keeps forgetting things. And these aren't the only things getting under Simon's skin: He's the only one who knows that his name is Simon, and that he and him pronouns are starting to feel right. But 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 he's 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 O'Hagan house? And will Simon's search for ghosts turn up more secrets than he ever expected?

Author: Lin Thompson
ISBN-10: 0316277118
ISBN-13: 9780316277112
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2023
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.10w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518162 / House That Whispers


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 01/02/2023
Booklist 02/01/2023 pg. 56
School Library Journal 04/14/2023 pg. 1
BookPage 06/01/2023