Spirit Hunters - by Ellen Oh

About the Book

From the founder of We Need Diverse Books comes a high-stakes mystery series about Harper Raine, the new seventh-grader in town who must face down the dangerous ghosts haunting her younger brother.

Book Synopsis

"Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers' imaginations." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Even more impressive than the shiver factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting what you don't understand." --Booklist (starred review)

"This mystery thriller infused with diverse characters and intriguing themes will appeal to horror fans and to reluctant readers who enjoy a good scare." --School Library Journal

We Need Diverse Books founder Ellen Oh returns with Spirit Hunters, a high-stakes middle grade mystery series about Harper Raine, the new seventh grader in town who must face down the dangerous ghosts haunting her younger brother.

A riveting ghost story and captivating adventure, this tale will have you guessing at every turn!

Harper doesn't trust her new home from the moment she steps inside, and the rumors are that the Raine family's new house is haunted. Harper isn't sure she believes those rumors, until her younger brother, Michael, starts acting strangely.

The whole atmosphere gives Harper a sense of déjà vu, but she can't remember why. She knows that the memories she's blocking will help make sense of her brother's behavior and the strange and threatening sensations she feels in this house, but will she be able to put the pieces together in time?

Review Quotes

★ "Even more impressive than the shiver-factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting what you don't understand." - Booklist (starred review)
"Weaving together a ghost story, a complex family drama, a tale of self-discovery --all with a creeping, growing terror lurking in the shadows--Ellen Oh has created a novel that is ever so much more than the sum of its parts. I read this story breathlessly, desperately, in a fever. And then I read it again. And then again. Balancing fear and humor and heartache, Spirit Hunters is a page-turning, spine tingling delight. I absolutely loved it." - Kelly Barnhill, Newbery Award winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon
"Like all of my favorite ghost stories, Spirit Hunters is a pulse-pounding read, filled with nonstop thrills, shocking twists, and-most important-heaps of heart!" - Dan Poblocki, author of The Ghost of Graylock
"Like all of my favorite ghost stories, Spirit Hunters is a pulse-pounding read, filled with nonstop thrills, shocking twists, and-most important-heaps of heart! I'm not sure which is more frightening for Harper Raine: moving to a new city, discovering strange secrets about her family's history, or worrying that her little brother has become friends with a vengeful apparition. But Spirit Hunters isn't just another scary story. The ghosts that haunt Ellen Oh's tale will make young readers take a closer look at the world around them, hug their families tightly, and think twice before making assumptions about people . . . both living and dead." - Dan Poblocki, author of The Ghost of Graylock
★ "Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers' imaginations." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The well-rounded and diverse cast provides interesting cultural touchstones of Korean and Jamaican heritage throughout the novel. Korean shamanism, specifically, is explored with respect and curiosity. Combining Korean-American experience with ancient cultural traditions for a new twist on exorcism, this tale's for beginning horror fans and readers looking for a decent scare." - Kirkus Reviews
"This mystery thriller infused with diverse characters and intriguing themes will appeal to horror fans and to reluctant readers who enjoy a good scare." - School Library Journal
"Balancing fear and humor and heartache, Spirit Hunters is a page-turning, spine tingling delight. I absolutely loved it." - Kelly Barnhill, Newbery Award winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon
"Combining Korean-American experience with ancient cultural traditions for a new twist on exorcism, this tale's for beginning horror fans and readers looking for a decent scare." - Kirkus Reviews