Welcome to the humorous adventures of three girls - Amanda, her kid sister Sally, and her best friend Roxanne - as they find themselves trapped on Shadow Island, a strange and desolate tiny island near a sleepy resort somewhere on Lake Superior. To have any chance to get away, they will have to explore the mysterious and long-abandoned Stardust Hotel. Unfortunately for the three of them, the old Victorian building is not quite as deserted as everyone thought As in all of Bial's popular ghost stories, the young protagonists will encounter a host of ghosts as they dash from one humorous encounter to the next. In the process, they will learn about themselves, about friendship and family, and about the importance of doing the right thing even in trying circumstances. Raymond Bial is the acclaimed author of more than 80 books for children and adults, including many historical photo-documentary books such as Amish Home, The Underground Railroad, Where Lincoln Walked, and others. His previous ghost stories include The Fresh Grave and The Ghost of Honeymoon Creek. He lives in Urbana, Illinois.