Meg and the Ghost of Hidden Springs

A Meg Mystery #4

by Holly Beth Walker, Cliff Schule (Illustrator)

People have been saying that an old mansion has been haunted even since a young lady died tragically many years ago. Meg sets out to prove there's no such thing as a ghost.

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery Thriller, Juvenile, Middle Grade

138 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

Pseudonym used by Gladys Baker Bond and others.

Reviews

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

My name is Meg and as a child my mom would read this book to my brother and I before bed. Stretching it out over several nights we would enjoy the thrill of a ghost story with a twist. This was before I discovered Nancy Drew - though it is similar. The ghost of this story has haunted me for years and is to this day one of my favorites. I'll be reading this to my children for sure!

[Gina House · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25🌟 The perfect middle grade mystery for October! It has all the things I like: friendship, ghosts, clever young girls and helpful adults. Such a great spooky story—I can't wait to read more Meg books!

[Vikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite childhood book!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this old mystery story, similar to Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew. I read so many of those growing up. They are still as fun as ever.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Copyright 1970. This is #4 in the series. I was looking on Wikipedia for Holly Beth Walker & found out there's no such person! This is a series written by more than one author. There is continuity between all 6 of the books. Elementary school age & up. I enjoyed reading this one as an adult. Intelligently written.
I've kept these books all these years. I just adored them. rereading this one made me appreciate more the time period I grew up in. Meg & Kerry have fun roaming the neighborhood & getting into innocent trouble. This story is about a possible ghost haunting an old plantation house. The rightful heir is a 16 year old girl who looks just like her great aunt who is presumably haunting the premises. Meg & Kerry help her solve the mystery!

I don't think these books are even in print anymore. I'm happy to be able to leave a review for a favorite series in my young days!

[Sabrina s · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book as a child. Always remembered it. Might read again.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the Meg books!

[Katt Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another favorite from long ago! This time the ghost is a young girl who died after a tragic party. Now the heir to a fortune must carry out the same party plans as her dead relative - while someone else is trying to sabotage everything. Creepy and probably one of the best Meg mysteries. I loved the premise, and enjoyed seeing how the story played out. Still a must read!

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is my second Meg book - the are aimed at a younger audience than many of the Whitman teen books. I liked, but didn't love it.....and why are so many children's characters orphans?

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not first reading (date below)
June 5, 1995
June 28, 2001
June 17, 2003

[Kirsty · Rating 5 out of 5]

My memory of reading this book as a kiddy is so vivid - I wish I could find a copy of it to re-read as an adult. I loved the Meg books, but this one was quite creepy ...

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

See the first book in the series for a full review.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book started my love of ghost stories over 30 years ago!