The Ghost of Graylock
The Ghost of Graylock
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012
Book Brief
272
Novel • Fiction
Graylock Hall • Contemporary
2012
Middle grade
9-12 years
Super Short Summary
In Dan Poblocki's 2012 Gothic fiction novel The Ghost of Graylock, siblings Neil and Bree Cady, along with friends, explore a haunted, abandoned insane asylum named Graylock and encounter the ghost of Nurse Janet, uncovering dark secrets in the process. The story explores themes of mental illness and family trauma.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Dark
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
5,181 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Dan Poblocki's The Ghost of Graylock captivates with its spooky atmosphere and relatable characters, making it an engaging read for middle-grade audiences. While some reviewers appreciated the suspenseful plot and eerie setting, others felt the story's pacing was uneven and the ending predictable. Overall, it remains a solid choice for young horror enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Ghost of Graylock?
Readers who enjoy eerie, suspense-filled mysteries like The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman or Coraline will be captivated by Dan Poblocki's The Ghost of Graylock. Ideal for middle-grade to young adult readers, it blends spine-tingling thrills with a poignant exploration of friendship and bravery.
5,181 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
272
Novel • Fiction
Graylock Hall • Contemporary
2012
Middle grade
9-12 years
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