Nine-year-old Terry Fide dreams of being the next great ghost detective like his dad. But there's one problem: Terry is terrified of anything remotely scary (except his ghost dog, Bones). When his dad is called to work in Sydney, Terry is left to deal with a spook causing havoc at the bakery. He is joined by Bones and two friends Max, an avid clue collector, and Avery, an inventor. Can they help the baker, Miss Quibble, find her grandfather's secret recipe book? Will Miss Quibble's baking improve? Will Terry overcome his fears and become a real ghost detective? AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Jeanette Stampone grew up with stories of local legends, pixies, ghosts, and fairies. These childhood experiences inspire Jeanette to write fun, imaginative and quirky stories. Jeanette has published Shadow and the Girl and Dragon Guest Handbook. SELLING POINTS: . Appeals to lovers of ghost stories and adventure fans - without being too scary. . Features both genders in central roles and appeals to girls interested in science and engineering. . Has imaginative situations and well-defined characters. . Is fast-paced, cringy, and has laugh-out-loud moments for every kid. . Contains themes of friendship, bravery, and kindness. . First book in a series titled Ghost Detectives.