# The Haunting - Paperback

[**Report copyright infringement**](https://reportcopyrightinfringement.com/)

by **Lindsey Duga** (Author)

**A dark family secret prompts a ghost to wreak havoc in this spooky novel in the spirit of Mary Downing Hahn.**

The only life 12-year-old Emily has ever known is the cold, unloved existence of being an orphan. But everything changes when the Thorntons, a young couple from London, adopt Emily, whisking her away to a new life at their grand estate.

At first, life at Blackthorn Manor is wonderful. But as Emily explores the grounds and rooms, she stumbles upon a mysterious girl named Kat, who appears to be similar in age, and the two become fast friends.

That's when things take a turn for the worse. Kat seems to know a curious amount about the estate, and strange things happen whenever she's around. In one case, Emily narrowly avoids getting toppled by a bookcase in the library; in another, the fire erupts in the fireplace, nearly burning Emily's hands. It's almost as if someone -- or something -- wants Emily dead.

Emily must find out what happened to the Thorntons and, more important, how Kat is connected to these strange goings-on at Blackthorn Manor before it's too late!

### Author Biography

Lindsey Duga is a middle-grade and young adult writer with a passion for fantasy, science fiction, and basically any genre that takes you away from the real world. She holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Louisiana State University. Her debut YA novel, _Kiss of the Royal_, was published by Entangled Teen in 2018. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

**Number of Pages:** 240

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN

**Publication Date:** February 04, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Haunting

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 5.9

**Point Value:** 6

## Details

- **Price:** 7.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 7.99 USD | In stock |

## Images

- The Haunting - Paperback

---

> Source: [Smart supply deals](https://smartsupplydeals.com/products/the-haunting-paperback-1)
> Updated: 2026-07-23