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A Halloween night in Salem, a house that refuses to stay, and a boy who understands sound in a way no one expects. Julian has never experienced sound the way other people do. Voices become colors, footsteps leave vibrant shapes, and too much noise can make even a simple moment feel overwhelming. But during Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts, something impossible begins to call to him. A thin, metallic hum echoes through the fog. An old forgotten railroad appears beneath the autumn leaves. And standing beside the tracks is a tall Victorian mansion that shouldn't exist-a house that looks remarkably like Edward Hopper's famous masterpiece, House by the Railroad. Before Ellie Harlow and Julian can turn back, they find themselves pulled inside a place that is slowly fading away. A mysterious gray Void is swallowing rooms, draining colors, and erasing memories. Clocks swing without ticking, paintings lose their subjects, and the house's elderly keeper, Abraham, is losing his hold on the past. To stop the Void from consuming the Pumpkin House entirely, Julian must stop seeing his sensory sensitivity as a limitation and trust his unique perception. Because some silences are taken from you-and some silences you have to choose for yourself. Inside this unforgettable middle-grade mystery: Fine Art Brought to Life: An immersive adventure centered on Edward Hopper's classic American masterpiece, House by the Railroad, with glimpses into the abstract worlds of Kandinsky, Rothko, and Pollock. Empowering Neurodiversity Representation: A thoughtful, authentic exploration of synesthesia (seeing sound as color), sensory processing, noise sensitivity, and emotional self-regulation. Atmospheric Salem Halloween: Crisp autumn air, glowing carved pumpkins, historic architecture, and a gentle, non-scary mystery packed with heart. A Loyal Dog Companion: Meet Kelly, the spirited Irish setter whose reassuring heartbeat and joyful spirit help anchor Julian when the noise becomes too loud. Blending art history, portal fantasy, and emotional depth, Ellie Harlow and the Pumpkin House by the Railroad is a captivating read for kids ages 8-12, parents, art educators, and anyone who knows what it feels like when the world gets a little too loud. Click ""Buy Now"" (or read for free in Kindle Unlimited) and step inside the Pumpkin House before the last colors disappear!

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