The Old Willis Place Graphic Novel: A Ghost Story

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

This full-color graphic novel adaptation of one of award-winning author Mary Downing Hahn’s most popular ghost stories weaves a spine-tingling tale of two children bound to a decaying Victorian mansion by a mysterious set of rules.

Diana and her little brother, Georgie, know every inch of the land around the old Willis place, a crumbling mansion that some people say is haunted. They climb the trees and swim in the pond. And they can do whatever they want, even stay up all night. They don’t have to change their clothes, brush their hair, or go to school. They have total freedom—as long as they don’t leave the grounds.When Lissa arrives with her father, the new caretaker of the estate, Diana is overjoyed. She’s been wishing for a friend. She can show Lissa all her favorite spots, and they can share their favorite books. Maybe Lissa can even help her uncover the ghastly secret of the creepy old Willis house.But there are rules that must be followed in order to keep the peace. Diana and Georgie aren’t allowed to make friends. If Diana makes contact with Lissa, she could unleash evil forces beyond her control . . . and then they’ll all be sorry.For more spooky graphic novels from Mary Downing Hahn, check out Took, Wait Till Helen Comes, and All the Lovely Bad Ones!

About the Author

Mary Downing Hahn’s many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.Meredith Laxton is the illustrator of the graphic novel edition of Mary Downing Hahn’s classic ghost story Wait Till Helen Comes as well as work published by IDW, Humanoids, and Comics Experience. Nowadays, Meredith resides in Savannah, Georgia. Visit them at meredithlaxton.com.Scott Peterson is the writer of Truckus Maximus, an original middle grade graphic novel, as well as the comics series Batgirl, Batgirl Beyond, and Gotham Adventures. Scott lives in the Pacific Northwest with his family. Visit him at theotherscottpeterson.blogspot.com.