The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton

In this haunting blend of mystery and history, a young boy named Thomas Small moves with his family into a massive, centuries-old house in Ohio—once a station on the Underground Railroad. Soon, the walls seem to whisper with secrets of the past, and Thomas must uncover the truth behind the ghostly legends of Dies Drear. Virginia Hamilton masterfully weaves suspense and African American heritage into a compelling story of courage, memory, and justice.