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	A World Full of Ghosts Charis Cotter (2009) , 48 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Folklore Ghosts Multicultural New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library Come explore ghosts and spirits from around the world. Whether a Navajo Chindi or a hungry ghost in China, all cultures seem to have their own restless spirits. Take a scary trip around the world. In between, read some "true" ghost stories and decide for yourself if it was a ghost or only someone's imagination. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Dial-a-Ghost Eva Ibbotson (2001) , 195 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Ghosts
Request this book from the Library It was good because the family worked hard on trying to get the ghost a home. And thing after thing happened! It was an awesome book! Kid review written by Kaela, Age 10

	43 Old Cemetery Road: Dying to Meet You Kate Klise (2009) , 155 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Ghosts Humor New Books
Request this book from the Library All grumpy Mr. Ignatius Grumply wanted was a quiet house to write in. After all, his book is way overdue. He needs the quiet for inspiration. Unfortunately, 43 Cemetery Road is far from empty or quiet. Mr. Grumply did not read the contract carefully. If he had, he would have known the house came with at least 1 live little boy and 1 cat. 11 year-old Seymour is no happier about the situation then Mr. Grumply. But the person who is perhaps least happy about Mr. Grumply moving in is the ghost, Olive. Can she and Seymour convince Mr. Grumply to leave? Librarian review written by Lisa

	Goosebumps - Welcome to Dead House R.L. Stine (1992) , 123 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Ghosts Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library This book was interesting. I had fun reading it. In it, Amanda and her family move to a big new house. Things turn weird when she starts to see ghosts. Her family doesn't believe her until Amanda and her brother find the truth behind the town of Darkfalls. Kid review written by Tony, Age 12

	Johnny Boo: The Best Little Ghost in the World James Kochalka (2008) , 38 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Friendship Ghosts Graphic
Request this book from the Library Johnny Boo and his best friend Squiggle are tired from playing chase all day. What they really want is ice cream. And Johnny has some secret ice cream hidden. But on the way to find it, they run into a terrible ice cream monster. Can Johnny and Squiggle keep the monster from eating the ice cream? Librarian review written by Lisa

	Brooklyn Bridge Karen Hesse (2008) , 228 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Ghosts Historical New Books
Request this book from the Library Joseph Mitchom knows he should feel lucky. After coming here from Russia, his parents had struggled with a little candy store, until they invented the Teddy Bear. Now Joseph and his family have more money than they ever dreamed of. So Joseph should feel lucky, but he doesn't. He just wants more time with his family and less time making teddy bears. While Joseph struggles to cope with their success, a rag tag group of unwanted children struggle to survive under the Brooklyn Bridge. They have a family of sorts, but have to fight every day for survival. Soon Joseph and the children will cross paths in a strange way, proving once and for all the Joseph is truly lucky in more ways than one. Librarian review written by Lisa

	The Red Ghost Marion Dane Bauer (2008) , 86 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Beginning Chapter Books Ghosts New Books
Request this book from the Library Looking for a birthday present for her little sister, Jenna stops by a neighbor's garage sale and spots an antique doll with a red velvet dress and matching bonnet. When Jenna inquires about the doll, the neighbor lady simply gives it to her and tells her that it once belonged to her little sister, who died of the scarlet fever long ago. No one can tell quite what, but soon everyone agrees that there is something about this doll that is not quite right! Librarian review written by Tara

	Suddenly Supernatural: School Spirit Elizabeth Cody Kimmel (2008) , 316 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Ghosts Mystery New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library Starting a new school is never easy. It is especially hard when your mom is a psychic who talks to the dead. Kat really loves her mom, but she is hard on her social life. Kat spends her days trying to be invisible. To make matters worse, now Kat can see dead people too. In fact, she sees them all over. Kat is not sure she wants to help the dead like her mom. When Kat meets Jac, she finally finds a true friend. Jac does not seem to mind Kat's unique gift. In fact when a dead girl appears at school and asks Kat for help, Jac volunteers to help her. But when Kat needs to trick Jac in order to help the ghost, their friendship is put to the test. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Night of the Howling Dogs Graham Salisbury (2007) , 191 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Ghosts New Books Realistic Fiction Reluctant Readers
Request this book from the Library Dylan and his best friend Casey are really excited about their Boy Scout camping trip. They are going to a deserted beach underneath a volcano. The only trouble, a new scout named Louie. He has a bad attitude, and a personal grudge with Dylan. As the troop heads down the trail, Dylan's biggest concern is sharing such a small place with the annoying Louie. Then Dylan sees the dogs. Two strays far away from anyplace a dog should be. Tthe troop meets up with some old Hawaiin cowboys who tell them that one of the dogs is probably Pele, an ancient Hawaiian spirit. The dog is giving a warning of terrible danger. Soon, an earthquake and a tsunami give Dylan much more to worry about than Louie. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Ghost Park Marliese Arold (2007) , 216 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Ghosts New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library Max really needs money. But what kind of job can a twelve-year-old get? Then he finds a mysterious ad in the high school paper. It is an ad for a gardener who is fearless and discreet. Max is not sure why that is required, but he is desperate enough to try it. After passing a strange test, Max gets the job. But he does not know what awaits him. Soon he finds out that Ghost Park is much more dangerous than it appears. The park is full of both white and dark magic. Max's job includes far more than pruning and weeding. He and his friend Sophie must keep all the magic in the park. Librarian review written by Lisa IT IS SCARY Kid review written by FRO Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

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