The Smoky Corridor / Chris Grabenstein / 326 pages

Zack Jennings is starting n new school - Horace P. Pettimore Middle School.  The school was founded by Horace P. Pettimore, a Civil War soldier who left his mansion and grounds for its construction.  Unfortunately, Pettimore is not yet dead...He and his crew of 66 soldiers are undeads waiting to reanimate and claim the Confederate gold he stole and hid.  He is waiting for his descendant to make his reappearance.  Is Zack the one?  Zack deals with bullies, losers, ghosts, liars, and teachers who are not what they appear to be.  This one is sure to please middle school readers who like scary stories.