Emma and her sister Jenn take a Summer vacation to Ocracoke Island with their mother. They soon find out that the island is famous for its stories of ghosts, haunted places, and even Blackbeard the Pirate. From the very start, there are strange things that happen and soon they learn that the island's inhabitants are not all living. When ghosts and people reside together and when you mix in a few mysterious events, there is an adventure that a family will never forget and a chilling story worth telling. Ghosts, Pirates and a real-life game of Clue will have you guessing what happens next. An exciting children's mystery that adults will enjoy as well. Suggested as a fun read-aloud for the entire family. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

DIVOn an island in the Mississippi River, a ghost and his dog stand guard/divDIV When their aunt buys an old, run-down inn on the banks of the Mississippi, Chris and Amy Holt go south to help her fix up the place. They lend helping hands during the day, but at night, they wonder about the island in the middle of the river—a mysterious place where the townsfolk will not set foot. The island was created by an earthquake which shook the ground so fiercely that the river ran backwards, destroying the house of a bitter old miser named Joshua Hanover, and carrying away his precious hoard of silver coins. And according to legend, Hanover’s ghost still roams the island, his phantom dog, Shadow, at his side, searching eternally for his lost treasure./divDIV /divDIVUnable to resist the treasure’s lure, Chris and Amy journey to the island to find out if the stories are true. There they find danger, and a mystery that is far more frightening than they could have ever imagined./div

Miller ignores the warning about visiting a haunted island and soon mysterious things begin to occur with his friends! Excerpt: "Captain's Island is not far from civilisation as one measures space. Dealing with the less tangible medium of custom, it is—or was—practically beyond perception. James Miller didn't know this. When he had thought at all of his friend Anderson's new winter home he had pictured the familiar southern resort with hotels and cottages sheltering Hammonds peerage, and a seductive bathing beach to irritate the conservative."

Spending the summer with their grandparents, Liza, Jed, and Bill explore an island believed to be haunted by ghosts.

The lighthouse on Ghost Island is keeping secrets ... When Milo and Birdie move into the crumbling lighthouse, they know it might be haunted. The previous lighthouse keeper recently disappeared, lights unexpectedly flash, doors bang, and footsteps are heard late at night. But it wasn't until they discovered a treasure map that they realized there was something extraordinary afoot. As they explore the creaky old lighthouse and the dark surrounding forest, they uncover a treasure more valuable than they ever could have imagined - something more valuable than silver and gold. Join Milo and Birdie as they spend their summer running from ghosts and searching hidden passageways. Do they have what it takes to solve the case and rescue the lighthouse keeper before it is too late? Ghost Island Mystery is the third book in the Judge Birdie series but it can also be read as a standalone. If you enjoy mystery and adventure books such as Theodore Boone, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Magic Tree House and A to Z Mysteries, then you will love the Judge Birdie book series. Kirsten Usman's modern-day children's books are filled with unexpected twists and turns perfect for boys and girls ages 7-12 who love a fast-paced adventure. The Judge Birdie Mystery Adventure Book Series: Book 1: The Case of the Disappearing Amur Leopard Book 2: Judge Birdie and The Meltdown Book 3: Ghost Island Mystery

A summer-long visit with his Hawaiian pen pal, Alani, gives Brian the opportunity to investigate strange occurrences on Alani's island and determine whether the Night Marchers--ancient ancestral spirits--are responsible.