Author: Warga, Jasmine
Reading age: from c 8 years
Published on 15 January 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.
Paperback | 240 pages
196 x 129 x 18 | 166g
Book 2 in the groundbreaking, spooky series where you
can talk to ghosts that come to life and help solve the mystery!
For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the new semester.
His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his school,
which means he'll finally have real friends! But
Teddy has a secret he's desperate to protect –
one that explains why none of his classmates have spoken to him
in years...
And that's not all.
Despite having sent the fire maiden back through the portal, strange
things keep happening at the Castle Hill Inn. The nightmares
haven't stopped, and after getting stuck in the portal herself,
Lila seems to be ... flickering?! Almost as if something,
or someone, is trying to summon her from our world into the next.
Teddy will do anything to protect his friends, but trouble follows
him wherever he goes, and he's terrified of repeating
the worst mistake of his life.
But Teddy might be the key to uncovering the fire maiden's evil
plans, and in order to stop her, he'll have to face his greatest
fears – the ones he's spent his whole life running
from.
A spooky new series that allows readers to talk to ghosts and
help to solve the mystery themselves!
The next evolution in storytelling from New York Times
bestelling, Newbery Medal Winning author, Jasmine Warga
Perfect for Halloween!
