Ruby and Olivia

Gr 4–6—Twelve-year-old Olivia has always been a good kid, until a misdeed precipitated by her twin sister causes her to wind up at Camp Chrysalis, a community service day camp for wayward youngsters, three days a week for the summer. Always positive, Olivia tries to make the most of the situation until she arrives at camp and discovers the opinionated and annoying Ruby—her sister's ex-best friend—is there as well. The campers soon learn that they will be cataloging the contents of the Live Oaks historic mansion. There are all sorts of spooky rumors about the owners of the house and what happened to them. As the campers explore the mansion, strange music begins to play, doors slam, and it's not long before both girls think the mansion might actually be haunted. Ruby and Olivia learn to work together to solve the mystery, discovering important things about themselves and their relationship along the way.