{"title":"Nancy Tandon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNancy Tandon\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts captivating stories that blend mystery and adventure, inviting young readers into worlds filled with suspense and intrigue. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Ghost of Spruce Point\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Haunting of Walker Pond\u003c\/em\u003e, offer atmospheric tales that spark the imagination and keep children enchanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of gentle ghost stories and thrilling explorations, Tandon's works balance a touch of the supernatural with relatable characters and vivid settings. These books provide a delightful reading experience for those eager to delve into eerie yet heartwarming narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ghost-of-spruce-point-by-nancy-tandon-9781534486126","title":"The Ghost of Spruce Point","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young boy must unravel a curse to save his family’s beloved Maine motel in this spooky, “tightly paced” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) middle grade novel sure to delight fans of \u003ci\u003eWhispering Pines\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Peculiar Incident on Shady Street\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Parker has grown up in his family’s Home Away Inn, nestled on a wooded peninsula in Maine called Spruce Point. His best friend, Frankie, has been staying at the inn every summer for years with her family. Together, they’ve had epic adventures based out of a nearby old treehouse that serves as their official headquarters for Kids Confidential Meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut lately, business at the inn hasn’t been great, and Parker is pretty sure he knows why. It’s long been rumoured that Mrs. Gruvlig, one of the few year-rounders on Spruce Point, has unique abilities of the supernatural kind. And Frankie is absolutely sure she saw a ghost on Mrs. Gruvlig’s property! As more and more spooky happenings occur around the Point, Parker and Frankie are convinced Spruce Point has been officially cursed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46697789391084,"sku":"9781534486126","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9111403482734.jpg?v=1753724143"},{"product_id":"the-haunting-of-walker-pond-by-nancy-tandon-9781665985970","title":"The Haunting of Walker Pond","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA leader-in-training at a beloved summer camp must figure out how to stop a decades-old curse in this middle grade companion novel to the “tightly paced” (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003cem\u003eThe Ghost of Spruce Point\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrankie Wilkins waits all year for her favourite thing—summers in coastal Maine. This time, she and her best friend, Parker, are Leaders-in-Training at Camp Asticou on nearby Walker Pond. For Frankie, it’s not just about proving her skills but also the hope that a successful LIT run will convince her dad and stepmum to stay in the area, rather than move them all to Long Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring their first night there, the LITs learn about a local legend called The Bride of Rippowam. A young woman named Eugenie fell in love with a sailor, but after a tragic accident, she and her fiancé, Raleigh, both drowned. Weird happenings have occurred at the camp ever since, with incidents increasing in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeople suspect that something is keeping Eugenie from officially crossing over, and Frankie realises Eugenie is trying to send urgent messages about what really happened with her and Raleigh. With their campers in danger, Frankie, Parker, and the rest of the LITs are determined to help Eugenie cross over. But are they willing to break almost every camp rule to do so, and will they find what Eugenie is after—and why—before tragedy strikes again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47894147432684,"sku":"9781665985970","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781665985970-the-haunting-of-walker-pond.jpg?v=1783219594"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nancy-tandon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}