Kate Klise is an award-winning author of picture books and middle-grade novels, many illustrated by her sister, Sarah. Kate, who lives in Norwood, Missouri, spent fifteen years working as a correspondent forPeoplemagazine. She now leads writing workshops across the country for aspiring authors of all ages. For more information about Kate, visit www.kateandsarahklise.com. M. Sarah Klise illustrates children's picture books and middle grade novels with a graphic twist. She also teaches art to children and adults in San Francisco, California. For more information about Sarah, visit www.kateandsarahklise.com. In Ghastly, Illinois, the news is grave, indeed. Dick Tater from the International Movement for the Safety & Protection Of Our Kids & Youth (IMSPOOKY) is concerned that 11-year-old Seymour Hope is living in the Spence Mansion "without the benefit of parents." Ignatius B. Grumply tries to explain that Seymour's in a lovely living arrangement with himself and the ghost of Olive C. Spence. But Dick Tater is not convinced. He commits Grumply to the Illinois Home for the Deranged, sends Seymour to the Ghastly Orphanage, and announces his plan to exhume the body of Olive C. Spence. And just in time for Halloween! In this second volume from 43 Old Cemetery Road, the Klise sisters take readers on a riotous romp through a hilariously haunted town that, in the end, feels just like home sweet home. The International Movement for the Safety & Protection Of Our Kids & Youth (IMSPOOKY) dictates that Seymour cannot live in the mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road Swithout the benefit of parents. Ignatius B. Grumply tries to explain to Dick Tater, the head of IMSPOOKY, that he and Seymour are in a lovely living arrangement with the ghost of Olive C. Spence. Dick Tater is not convinced. But this clever trio can "t be broken up as easily as he imagines . . . The news from Ghastly, Illinois, is graveand that's something to laugh about!The International Movement for the Safety & Protection Of Our Kids & Youth (IMSPOOKY) dictates that Seymour cannot live in the mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road "without the benefit of parents." Ignatius B. Grumply tries to explain to Dick Tater, the head of IMSPOOKY, that he and Seymour are in a lovely living arrangement with the ghost of Olive C. Spence. Dick Tater is not convinced. But this clever trio can't be broken up as easily as he imagines . . . SThe laughter continues in this second installment of the Klises " series about a ghost and her friends. . . . [A] light, diverting romp. SThe short, graphic-heavy text and broad humor will appeal to middle grade readers. "The short, graphic-heavy text and broad humor will appeal to middle grade readers."-- School Library Journal "The laughter continues in this second installment of the Klises' series about a ghost and her friends. As in the first book, Dying to Meet You, the entire story is told through letters, newspaper articles and the like and is adorned with M. Sarah Klise's amusing line drawings. . . . [A] light, diverting romp."-- Kirkus Reviews Book two in the new mildly spooky, dreadfully clever graphic series by the Klise sisters.