Lynn Becker

Kids defy danger in this tale inspired by the folk song “She’ll Be Comin’ ’Round the Mountain When She Comes.” Under a dim crescent moon, two youngsters—one brown-skinned with long dark hair, the other pale-skinned with short red hair—climb an ominous mountain by a switchback trail, accompanied by a dog who collects a mouthful of bones along the way.

by (text) & illus. by Roland Garrigue . Jul. 2026. 32p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781534113428. PreS-K COPY ISBN PreS-K–In the dark of night, two young people venture up a winding road into an old ghost town in the mountains. As they explore the space in the ever-increasing darkness, more and more spooky situations befall them. From ghosts to bats to skeletons, the children are surrounded by uncomfortable creatures, ultimately leading the youths to make an important decision that helps them find safety once more.

Lynn Becker Lynn has been a reader and creator all her life. These days, when she’s not writing picture books or children’s book reviews, you can find her hiking, gardening, and tending to her Wee Free Library. After growing up in New York, Lynn spent many years in the Southern California desert with her husband, children, cats, dog, and lots and lots of chickens. She now lives in Colorado.