The Haunting of Bellington Cottage

Name: The Haunting of Bellington Cottage
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Laura Parnum
ISBN: 9780063249622

Author: Laura Parnum

Narrator: Emily Rankin

Unabridged: 5 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 07/29/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction, Ghost Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

From the author of Peril at Price Manor comes a new spooky and bighearted stand-alone novel about two girls trying to figure out if they’re still friends who discover their vacation rental home is haunted.It was the perfect winter break getaway . . . until the ghost showed up.The last time Iris's and Violet’s families went on a trip together, the girls turned their rental home into an epic haunted house—and Iris has brought all her spookiest supplies to the cottage they’re calling home for the next week, ready to re-create the magic they’d shared. But in the years since, Vee (don’t call her Violet) has become closed off and short-tempered and wants nothing to do with anyone, especially not her mom’s new boyfriend.Vee’s bad mood feels inescapable in the cottage. And soon strange things are happening that make it seem like the house itself is angry, too—doors are slamming, rooms that were perfectly neat a second ago are suddenly a disaster, and Iris hears pacing footsteps long after everyone’s gone to sleep. Iris and Vee soon discover that the cottage has a secret history and that there’s no need to stage a haunted house after all . . . because they’re already in one.Perfect for Halloween readingFeatures light scaresA charming cozy seasonal pick

About Laura Parnum

Laura Parnum writes stories that blend humor and heart with a touch of horror. When she’s not writing, she’s editing other people’s stories and helping out at the local elementary school library. She currently serves as co-regional advisor for the Eastern Pennsylvania region of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Laura lives with her family in Philadelphia. They have a turtle that bites and a snake that doesn’t.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie on April 30, 2025

**My thanks to HarperCollins Children’s Books for providing me with an advanced review copy via NetGalley** 4 stars A delightful spooky story for middle-grade readers with a relatable protagonist and an intriguing mystery. Iris is hoping that a ski trip with distant family friends and their daughter Vi......more

Goodreads review by Trevor on July 28, 2025

Disclosure Statement: I received an e-galley of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. My opinions are entirely my own and have not been influenced by either publisher or author. I love a book about growing up. Oftentimes, I see middle grade fiction dealing with big issues that face the life of......more

Goodreads review by LL on April 07, 2025

Thank you to Harper Collins Children's and NetGalley for providing the e-arc for my honest review. Despite having her arm in a cast, Iris is looking forward to the ski trip vacation. It’s her first chance to see her friend, Violet, in three years. After bonding over a love of haunted houses and all t......more

Goodreads review by Sydney on February 10, 2025

Iris and Violet live far away from each other, but they have enjoyed going on joint family vacations for years. They both love all things spooky, and they have had lots of fun in the past creating epic haunted houses at their various vacation rentals. But a lot of time has gone by since their last t......more

Goodreads review by Ali on February 09, 2025

ARC read - What a fantastic middle grade ghost story!! With bestie moms, Iris and Vee have spent vacations together even though they live states apart. A love of all things spooky binds them so much that they turn their vacation rentals into decorated haunted houses! Until they end up at a ski cotta......more