Spring 2024 BookFest® Award Winner — First Place: Juvenile — Mysteries First Place: Juvenile — Fantasy and Magic Ollie and his two best friends, Mellie and Scotty, learn that a local house may be haunted. Legend has it that a young woman named Eleanor had a curse put on her by a spurned suitor. She is confined to the house for eternity. It is said that you can hear Eleanor sobbing from within the house. Ollie, Mellie, and Scotty find the Weeping House and discover that the mystery and curse are, in fact, true. Along their journey, they encounter ghosts and terrifying creatures. They discover a diary, an amulet, and a handkerchief with magical powers, but each only works for one of them. Ollie, Mellie, and Scotty must work together to combine their powers, solve the mystery, and break the curse on Eleanor so that her spirit can be set free. Here are what readers are saying about The Weeping House (from Amazon reviews): “Ghosts, magic, and a haunted house—what more could you want in a book? Loved every page of it!” “ The Weeping House is a masterful blend of mystery, magic, and the power of friendship. My 11-year-old daughter thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn’t put it down!” “I purchased The Weeping House book for my two children and they absolutely loved the story! Extremely well written.” “This book was a blast from start to finish!” “This is a fun kid’s book! My 10-year-old son loved it.” “What I loved most is that it’s not your typical mystery – there are real monsters lurking around every corner, and the twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat!” “It’s a celebration of self-empowerment, bravery, and the joy of solving the unsolvable. Highly recommended for young readers seeking a mix of adventure and spookiness!" F. P. LaRue is the author of the Scary Shivers mystery series. These adventure mysteries are written for middle-grade children and are designed to show them that reading is fun! She loves scary stories and particularly enjoys sharing her own frightening tales. F. P. is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and The Curse of Shadow Park won a First Place Award for Best Juvenile Action & Adventure in the Fall 2024 BookFest Awards. Before writing children’s books, F. P.’s career was in education. She progressed from being a teacher to the dean of academic affairs for a small Michigan college. When not writing, F. P. loves to travel, having visited all fifty states and fifty-four countries worldwide. F. P. hopes her stories inspire children to discover the wondrous adventures reading can bring―no matter their age. You can find out more about F. P. LaRue and the next Scary Shivers Mystery below. www.FPLaRue.com www.ScaryShivers.com Facebook: FPLaRue