A Home To Haunt

Book name: A Home To Haunt 

Author: Sudeshna Shome Ghosh 

Genre: Horror Comedy 

🍂 Review: 

What if your simple train ride turned into a ghostly adventure?

That’s exactly what happens to 8-year-old Poltu in"  A Home to Haunt " by Sudeshna Shome Ghosh. On his way to visit his grandparents, he suddenly finds himself on a ghost train—and from that moment, everything changes.

But these aren’t the usual scary ghosts. They’re hilarious, dramatic, and full of demands. One insists on a palace, another won’t live without mango trees, and some are too busy playing cricket with invisible balls to even notice Poltu’s panic. While he’s trying his best to stay calm, the ghosts are busy turning Kolkata into their playground—snacks in cemeteries, taxis that argue back, cricket matches in stadiums. It’s spooky, yes, but in the most heartwarming, laugh-out-loud way.

What I loved most is how the book balances all this fun with a gentle reminder—how vanishing ponds, trees, and spaces leave even ghosts without a place to belong. That thoughtful touch gives the comedy surprising depth. And Pankaj Saikia’s black-and-white illustrations add just the right spooky charm to bring it all alive.

Oh, and the cherry on top? These ghosts boost their energy by eating Cadbury Gems.  I mean, how adorable is that!

This isn’t just a ghost story—it’s imagination, laughter, and comfort all rolled into one. A story that makes you feel like a child again, curling up with a book on a cozy evening. So, are you ready to hop on Poltu’s ghost train? Just remember—carry a packet of Gems, or you might have to share with the ghosts.