Mysterious forces are stirring on Weirdbey Island. A ghostly prophecy unfolds. The clock is ticking on a riddle that transcends time itself.

In the wake of their Halloween adventures, Dylan Wylde and his friends face their most perplexing challenge yet. When their enigmatic employer Mr. Zultano discovers an ancient device within the haunted Archway House, they uncover a mystery that spans centuries.

As supernatural forces glide through the house’s otherworldly halls, each room holds another piece of a cryptic puzzle. But this is more than just another ghost story — the device has the power to tear through the fabric of time, threatening both past and present.

Racing through secret passages and shadowy chambers, Dylan must decipher a century-old riddle before two worlds collide. Can he unlock the house’s mysteries before time itself unravels?

Perfect for Goosebumps fans and reluctant readers who crave a weird middle grade mystery tangled up in a haunted house and a race against time, The Port Townsend Portal is Dylan’s most mind-bending adventure yet — step through the portal if you dare!

Book 8 in the Weirdbey Island series

Publisher: Misty Island Press, Clinton, WA
Publication Date: June 29, 2024

PAPERBACK
ISBN: 979-8327129559
Page Count: 214 pages
Trim Size: 5.25 x 8 inches

EBOOK
ASIN: B0CYB3353T

AUDIOBOOK
ASIN: B0D9HZF49J
Narrator: J. Scott Bennett
Length: 5 hours and 27 minutes

CATEGORIES
– Juvenile Fiction > Mysteries & Detectives > General
– Juvenile Fiction > Action & Adventure
– Juvenile Fiction > Horror > Spine-Chilling

SERIES INFORMATION
Book 8 of the Weirdbey Island series
Target Age: 8-12 years old (Middle Grade)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Port Townsend Portal is perfect for readers ages 8-12 (middle grade), though younger confident readers and adults who enjoy spooky adventures will love it too!

It has just the right amount of spooky! There is a haunted house, a time portal and secret passages, but it’s never too frightening – perfect for fans of Goosebumps.

Each book in the Weirdbey Island series is a complete adventure, but reading them in order gives you the best experience as Dylan and his friends grow and face new challenges. Start with The Pirates of Penn Cove.

Yes! The audiobook is narrated by J. Scott Bennett and is available on Audible, Apple Books and other audiobook platforms.

Signed copies are available at bookshops and gift stores across Whidbey Island, or by mail from my Signed Books page.

Story Elements & Tropes

Perfect for fans of spooky adventures! This book features:

  • Haunted House – A Victorian mansion full of secrets
  • Time Portal – A doorway to another era
  • Century-Old Riddle – A puzzle waiting a hundred years to be solved
  • Secret Passages – Hidden tunnels and hidden truths
  • Found Family – Dylan and his friends stick together no matter what
  • Spooky But Not Too Scary – Perfect Goosebumps-level thrills
  • Pacific Northwest Setting – Real locations on and around Whidbey Island
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