Betty Ren Wright facts for kids

Betty Ren Wright (born June 15, 1927 – died December 31, 2013) was an American writer. She was best known for her exciting children's books, especially her spooky ghost stories. Some of her most famous books include Christina's Ghost and The Dollhouse Murders. She also wrote The Ghosts Of Mercy Manor and A Ghost in The House.

About Betty Ren Wright

Betty Ren Wright lived in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with her husband, George A. Frederiksen. George was a talented painter. Besides her popular novels, Betty also wrote many short stories and over thirty-five picture books for younger children.

Her Books

Betty Ren Wright wrote many thrilling novels for young readers. She was especially good at writing mysteries and ghost stories that kept kids on the edge of their seats!

Novels

• Getting Rid of Marjorie (1981)
• The Secret Window (1982)
• The Dollhouse Murders (1983)
• Ghosts Beneath Our Feet (1984)
• Christina's Ghost (1985); also known as The Ghosts in the Attic
• The Summer of Mrs. MacGregor (1986)
• A Ghost in the Window (1987); a follow-up to The Secret Window
• The Pike River Phantom (1988)
• Rosie and the Dance of the Dinosaurs (1989)
• The Ghost of Ernie P (1990)
• The Midnight Mystery (1991)
• The Scariest Night (1991)
• A Ghost in the House, Part 2 (1991)
• The Ghost of Popcorn Hill (1993)
• The Ghosts of Mercy Manor (1993)
• The Ghost Witch (1993)
• The Ghost Comes Calling (1994)
• Out Of The Dark (1995)
• Nothing But Trouble (1995)
• Haunted Summer (1996)
• Getting Rid of Katherine (1996)
• Too Many Secrets (1997)
• The Ghost in Room 11 (1997)
• A Ghost in the Family (1998)
• The Phantom of Five Chimneys (1998)
• The Moonlight Man (2000)
• The Wish Master (2000)
• Crandall's Castle (2003)
• Princess for a Week (2006)

Picture Books

Betty Ren Wright also wrote many fun picture books for younger children. These stories often had charming characters and engaging plots.

• Roundabout Train (1958)
• I Want to Read (1965)
• The Cat Who Stamped His Feet (1975)
• Rodger's Upside Down Day (1979)
• I Like Being Alone (1981)
• The Time Machine (1981)
• Pet Detectives (1999)
• The Blizzard (2003)
• Rackety-Boom (1953)
• Johnny Go Round

See also

In Spanish: Betty Ren Wright para niños