Dorothy Skinner

Treasure Of the Moaning Ghost Dorothy Skinner

In the book Treasure of the Moaning Ghost Rusty's world tumbles when he overhears Grandpop tell a roof repairman, "Come fall I'll have to sell..." Since losing his dad, Rusty can't bear the thought of Grandpop moving to a different house without him. Join Rusty and his twin cousins in their secret summer mission to earn enough to save their family's beloved Victorian mansion. Sloshing through Bullfrog Bend, they scoop muddy crawdads into a rusty bucket and market them as pets. In an attempt to capture and sell a family of cuddly black and white skunk kittens, the boys encounter the angry mama skunk. When two buckets finally fill with money, they fall through the cupola's ancient floor, exposing a secret from the past. Will this concealed object solve the mystery of Theo, the moaning ghost?

The boys' summer adventures provide moral and spiritual character builders for children ages 9-12. Young readers will learn lessons in hard work, honesty, and respect for everyone, even bullies. They will discover the hidden treasure of their families.