Welcome to the humorous adventures of three girls on a family summer vacation - Amanda, her kid sister Sally, and her friend Roxanne - who find themselves trapped on Shadow Island, a tiny island near a sleepy resort on Lake Superior. To get away, they will have to explore the mysterious abandoned Stardust Hotel. Unfortunately, the old Victorian building is not quite as deserted as it looks! As in Raymond Bial's other popular ghost stories, the young protagonists will encounter a host of ghosts as they dash from one humorous adventure to the next. In the process, they will learn about themselves, friendship and family, and 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 other ghost story books for kids include The Fresh Grave, The Ghost of Honeymoon Creek, Dripping Blood Cave, and The Dress-Up Mirror. He lives in Urbana, Illinois.