What is the old willis place?

"The Old Willis Place" is a young adult novel written by Mary Downing Hahn, first published in 2004. The story is about two orphaned siblings, Diana and Georgie, who find refuge in an abandoned Victorian mansion known as the Old Willis Place. The siblings befriend a ghost named Miss Mary Willis, who warns them to stay away from the mysterious young caretaker, Tyler.

As the siblings explore the mansion and its surrounding woods, they uncover dark secrets about the Willis family and the tragic events that led to Miss Mary Willis's death. The novel explores themes of friendship, family, betrayal, and forgiveness as Diana and Georgie learn the truth about the ghostly presence haunting the Old Willis Place.

"The Old Willis Place" has been praised for its suspenseful atmosphere, well-developed characters, and engaging plot twists. It is recommended for readers who enjoy ghost stories and mysteries with a touch of history and humor.