A story of intrigue and action,
The Over-The-Hill Ghost enhanced by imaginative, Gothic-style illustrations will delight children aged 8 to 12. The central character is Jamie Boyd, a street-wise, 12-year-old boy from New York City. After he is caught stealing a ball, he is arrested and scolded by a judge. His father decides to move his family to a farm to find a simpler way of life.
As the story unfolds, Jamie learns that an elderly man who lived with his wife in the farmhouse was murdered. Soon after, the wife died, leaving buried treasure on the land. Supposedly, the house is haunted, but Jamie doesn’t believe in ghosts until . . . Elmer, the over-the-hill ghost, appears.
Elmer is an aging phantom with arthritis and bunions. He has one mission remaining before he is allowed to retire. He and Jamie set out to find the treasure and solve the murder mystery.
About the Author
Author Ruth Calif is a creative lady of many talents. The author of six books, she writes full-time in Steelville, Missouri. Her hobby is toy designing.
About the Illustrator
Illustrator Joan Holub, an award-winning graphic designer and freelance illustrator, holds a master’s degree in fine arts from the University of Texas at Austin.
THE OVER-THE-HILL GHOST
By Ruth Calif
Illustrated by Joan Holub
JUVENILE FICTION / Horror & Ghost Stories
160 pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
15 Illustrations
ISBN: 9781565545526 pb (F)