The Curse Of The Dead Man’s Diamond by Christyne Morrell

 

Discover great reads for tweens and teens in the new year. This is a wonderful read for tweens and teens who enjoy a good mystery.

From the author of Kingdom of Secrets and Trex, comes THE CURSE OF THE DEAD MAN’S

DIAMOND (Delacorte Press | On sale September 17, 2024 | Ages 10+) by CHRISTYNE MORRELL, a hauntingly delightful story of intrigue about a young girl going to great lengths in order to return home— even if it means dabbling with the supernatural.

Charlie is convinced there is no greater curveball that could be thrown her way after being uprooted from New York City to Florida. As she and her family settle into their new town of Casaluna— loosely based on the real life Florida town of Cassadaga, known as the “Psychic Captial of the World”

—Charlie quickly learns that this is no ordinary house.

Inhabitated by ghosts who were punished after stealing a dead man’s diamond, Charlie’s unconventional living situation unexpectedly lands her on a mission to solve a centuries’ old curse.

With the widespread appeal and interest of ghost stories in familiar tales such as Disney’s beloved Haunted Mansion, THE CURSE OF THE DEAD MAN’S DIAMOND is part ghost story, part treasure hunt, and an overall unmissable novel for kids looking for their next big mystery read.

Delacorte Press | Sept 17, 2024

Hardcover | ISBN 9780593707609 | $17.99 U.S.

320 pages | Ages 10 and up

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About the Book

After twelve-year-old Charlie moves from New York City to sweaty, sticky Florida, she’ll do anything to get back home.

Even if it involves ghosts.

Winklevoss Manor, Charlie’s new house, is a towering Victorian mansion famous for one thing—it’s haunted. Three ghosts—Ada, Arthur, and Guff—live there, and not by choice. They’re trapped, cursed for stealing a deadman’s diamond. A diamond that, just like the ghosts, is still in the house. And this gets Charlie thinking. . .

Maybe if she can find the diamond and sell it, Charlie’sfamily could have enough money to move back to the city. But lifting the curse isn’t that simple, especially when she’s pitted against the school bully and three unruly spirits. It’s frightening to think about, but what if the only way to get rid of the ghosts and curses is by doing what Charlie fears the most—confronting the past that haunts her?

Praise for The Curse of the Dead Man’sDiamond

"Ghosts get equal billing with the living in this sweet tale about finding home." 

—Kirkus 

"A fun haunted house story full of mystery and heart!"

—Lindsay Currie, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms

"The Curse of the Dead Man’s Diamond is the perfect blend of mystery, treasure hunt, colorful ghost characters, and Florida haunted house setting."

—Fleur Bradley, award-winning author of Daybreak on Raven Island and Midnight at the Barclay Hotel

"A spirited mystery brimming with heart and souls."

—Jan Eldredge, author of Nimbus and Evangeline of the Bayou

"Spooky, fun, just a little scary, and full of heart.”
—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Mine and Camp Scare

Further Praise for Christyne Morrell

“Trex is a terrific adventure, with scheming sci-fi villains, mad scientists, secrets, lies, double identities, and two brave friends who risk everything in order to bring down an evil corporate conspiracy. Smart, thrilling, loads of fun, and perfect for Stranger Thingsfans!”

—Elizabeth C. Bunce, Edgar Award-winning author of the Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series (Trex)

“Definitely buzzworthy.“
—Kirkus (Trex)

“This novel delivers on its engaging Stranger Things–meets-superheroes hook...hand to fans of Greg Van Eekhout or Stacy McAnulty.”
—School Library Journal (Trex)

CHRISTYNE MORRELL is the author of Trex and Kingdom of Secrets. When she’s not writing for kids,

Christyne is busy raising one. She is a corporate attorney, and in her spare time enjoys reading,

baking, and watching House Hunters marathons.