The Ghosts of Malhado — H.J. Ralles

Was that a g-g-ghost? No way! Alex didnââ,¬â"¢t believe in such things! But when a ghost scares Alex half to death on the beach at Treasure Island, San Luis Pass, in Texas, he begins to change his mind. Why does the ghost keep wailing ââ,¬ËœMalhadoââ,¬â"¢? Why does he carry that revolting cow skull? And why does he whisper about buried treasure? Only Juliann believes Alexââ,¬â"¢s ghostly tale of a Spanish Conquistador. As Alex and his friend discover the exciting history of Treasure Island, they learn that there just might be treasure to be found. Exciting historical fiction for ages 9-12