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	Graveyard Shift Chris Westwood () , 304 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Fantasy Ghosts Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library I like this book because its very funny yet sad and kind of disturbing. A good read. Kid review written by Finn L., Age 12

	A Greyhound of a Girl Roddy Doyle (2012) , 0 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Adults & Parents Category: Death and Grieving Families Fantasy Ghosts Humor New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library From acclaimed author Roddy Doyle comes a lovely and deceptively simple story about family, love, life, death, and the power of memory. While this book is a short, quick read, it holds an unforgettable message that is well worth sharing with the entire family. This honest multigenerational story focuses on twelve-year old Mary, a sassy but smart preteen, her mother Scarlett, who ends every sentence with an exclamation point, her grandmother Emer, who is slowly fading in her hospital bed, and Emer's mother Tansey, a ghost who died young. Tansey has come back to help Emer cross over, and Mary and Scarlett come along for the ride on a midnight road trip into the past that helps Emer come to terms with her long life, and ultimately, with her death. By turns funny, touching, heartbreaking, and uplifting, this book is a standout for its keen characterization, snappy dialogue (complete with Irish dialect and nuances), and its universal message of the importance of family and memories in shaping our personalities and our lives. Librarian review written by Gigi I love this book.It's shows feeling and Passion. Kid review written by Jasmine Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Ghost Dog Secrets Peg Kehret (2010) , 184 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Animals Friendship Ghosts New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library What would you do if you saw a dog that was being mistreated? One morning on the way to school, sixth-grader Rusty sees a German Shepherd Dog chained outside in icy weather without shelter, food and water. Rusty worries about the dog all day. When his teacher challenges him and his classmates to think of a problem each of them can personally solve, Rusty decides his project will be helping the dog. He begins by sneaking food to the dog and taking photos every day to document the neglect so the Animal Control officer can intervene. But when the ghost of a collie appears to Rusty, and he discovers the German Shepherd has been injured, he knows he has to protect the dog now. With the help of his best friend Andrew, he rescues the dog and gives it a home in their old fort. But is it rescuing or stealing? And why does the ghost dog keep showing up? When the dog's owner finds out Rusty has the dog, both he and the dog are in danger. Librarian review written by Elizabeth

	Ghost Cat and Other Spooky Stories James Preller (2006) , 76 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Ghosts Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library I liked it so much that I would read a million books written by that author. This book has 7 short stories in it and one of my favorite is "The House That Screamed", first the blender, then the basement sink and the upstairs shower all had spooky messages to leave and when they did leave, the house burnt down. Kid review written by Vail, Age 8

	Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had To Go Annie Barrows (2006) , 125 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Friendship Ghosts
Request this book from the Library What will they do with the ghost in the bathroom of a school? Ivy and Bean are best friends. Ivy discovered a little cloud in the bathroom. Then she told Bean, Emma and Zuzu that she saw a ghost in the bathroom. Next they looked in the bathroom they didn't see the ghost. But Bean still believed her. They made a potion to make ghost go away. Did the ghost go away? This book is mostly about two friends named Ivy and Bean working together to make their fears go back to the grave. I love this book because it is about a ghost in the bathroom and I like ghosts. I recommend this book for people who like potions and ghosts. Kid review written by Christina, Age 6

	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

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