Series: Araminta Spookie by Angie Sage - Ages 8+

My Haunted House

Araminta Spooky: Book 1 

What's the Story?
This house is not for sale

Araminta Spookie lives in a wonderful old haunted house, but her crabby aunt Tabby wants to move. Aunt Tabby is determined to sell their house—Araminta has to stop her!

With the help of a haunted suit of armor named Sir Horace, a ghost named Edmund, and a lot of imagination, Araminta hatches a plot for an Awful Ambush that is so ghoulish, it just might work!

What's the Buzz?

"Angie Sage, creator of the magnificently magical world of Septimus Heap... has also authored a series for younger readers. The Araminta Spookie books are perfect for the reader who wants something a little different from the usual Magic Tree House and Junie B Jones. " - Books 4 Your Kids

 "There were a few things that may need to be explained to children (like what a boiler is, the role of a real estate agent, and a few British-isms), but it was very enjoyable with a strong plot, interesting characters, and a situation that many kids can understand - not wanting to move." - Krystel's Book Blog

"Araminta is a fun character, with guts, determination, and lots of imagination. She takes creative approaches to solving her problems, and, while her solutions don't always work out, she never gives up." - Books & Other Thoughts

 "Araminta is just plain delightful. I highly recommend the audio version, because the narrator does an excellent job of fleshing out their character in the voices she gives them." - Of Books & Boys

What About the Rest of the Series?

"Never have I become a fan so fast. With the little recap on the first page, you can read The Sword in the Grotto without reading the first book, My Haunted House - however, you will want to read it shortly afterwards. I’m ready for number three in the series!" - Curled Up Kids

"Angie Sage is an amazing writer; I bet she could find the funny side of anything! I can clearly see the main character’s personality and all the details in the book. As you can see, I love this book!" - Bell Bulldog Readers

"Araminta is a likable, feisty character whose narration often makes me laugh out loud." - Books & Other Thoughts

"Araminta's hijinks are amusing and evoke the imaginative play of elementary kids. The humorous and lightly gothic illustrations by Jimmy Pickering perfectly complement the text." - Wands & Worlds

"Over the two weeks it took us to read the book, there were lots of "uh-ohs" and giggles along the way. There were several nights our daughter asked if she could stay up later to keep reading. This is a book our daughter is recommending to her friends." - The Reading Tub

Where Can I Learn More?

It looks like there was supposed to be an Araminta Spookie section at author Angie Sage's website, but it doesn't work.  Don't be too sad because there's a cool "Minty" website with games at the publisher's site, Harper Collins! whoo hoo.

Interested in the artist who created the Araminta Spooky covers?  Take a look at Jimmy Pickering's art here.