I'd read this book during Halloween since the characters go exploring a house the mystery of it would be fun at this time. I'd have the students talk about a time they went exploring and it turned out to be frightening for them. They could also do a writing assignment with that. The book also has great characters that could be used In a comparison project

This book is about a girl name Princess who went to spend a week at Roddy's house. They were trying to find out what was going on at the hunted house. This book is fun to read. ( )

Roddy mother is taking care of Jane for her stepmother while her father is away. He and his friend Jason are anticipating the visit of a dog and are shocked to find out that Princess is a girl about their age. She got an attitude and her presumptions lead the boys into breaking into what they think is a haunted house. Its a charming story, warm family life for the boys. Sadly Princess is destined for boarding school again by the end of the story. The story is contemporary to today with one of the father's off to Afganistan.