Books Like The Haunting of Hiram C. Hopgood
Families who loved The Haunting of Hiram C. Hopgood by Eva Ibbotson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Haunting of Hiram C. Hopgood by Eva Ibbotson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like a 'misfit' or is struggling to find where they fit in a world that seems to value polish over personality. It is an ideal choice for the child who finds comfort in the quirky and the slightly spooky, providing a safe space to explore themes of belonging and kindness. The story follows a family of eccentric ghosts who are forced to leave their ancestral home in Scotland only to find themselves moving into a Texas oilman's mansion, where they must navigate a hilarious cultural clash. While the book deals with ghosts and the afterlife, it does so with Eva Ibbotson's trademark warmth and absurdist humor, making it entirely appropriate for middle-grade readers. The emotional core of the story is about empathy and the realization that everyone, no matter how strange they seem, deserves a place to call home. Parents will appreciate the way it rewards characters who look beyond appearances to find the good in others, all while maintaining a fast-paced, entertaining plot that builds vocabulary and imagination.
