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The Ghosts of Hollow House

The shy, polite paper ghosts of Hollow House. They can only be seen in the dark.

Who are the ghosts of Hollow House?

The ghosts of Hollow House are little paper ghosts, as light as tissue, pale blue and white. The smallest of them is Wisp.

They live in Hollow House, a crooked old house on a hill that only exists in the dark.

What do the ghosts do?

Once a year, the ghosts hold the Midnight Ball, the night the whole house dances. They light tiny blue candles on every shelf and every stair, and the piano plays a waltz all by itself.

When someone new arrives, they are very polite. “Good evening,” they say, “and welcome.”

Why can’t you always see them?

The ghosts can only be seen in the dark. In bright light, they flicker and fade away.

When something in the attic kept flashing bright, the ghosts began to fade. Even then, the two who hold hands were still holding on.

What are the ghosts like?

The ghosts are shy, polite, and very good at hiding. You might find one under the piano, one in the umbrella stand, and two behind a curtain. And they love to dance.

Try this tonight

The ghosts love to hide. Can you find three good hiding places in your room, before the lights go out?

Mysteries

Some things about the ghosts are still a mystery, even to us:

  • How many ghosts live in Hollow House?
  • What are their names?
  • Who taught them to dance?

Maybe the stories will tell us one day.

Who's who

  • Illustration of The twirling ghost

    The twirling ghost

    Loves the Midnight Ball more than anything, and never stops spinning.

  • Illustration of The bowing ghost

    The bowing ghost

    Very polite. One wobbly bow, and this ghost nearly folds in half.

  • Illustration of The candle ghost

    The candle ghost

    Lights the tiny blue candles on every shelf and every stair.

  • Illustration of The peeking ghost

    The peeking ghost

    Shy, and very good at hiding. Try the umbrella stand, or under the piano.

  • Illustration of The two who hold hands

    The two who hold hands

    They hide behind the curtain together, and they never let go.

  • Illustration of The waving ghost

    The waving ghost

    Throws both arms up whenever the music starts.

  • Illustration of The cheering ghost

    The cheering ghost

    The first to cheer when someone new joins the dance.

  • Illustration of The tall ghost

    The tall ghost

    Tall and thin and a little grand, with a wobbly bow tie.

Where to find The Ghosts of Hollow House

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Last updated October 27, 2026