Pleasing the Ghost by Sharon Creech October 28, 2009
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If you want to hear about this book, listen to the podcast by fifth graders D. J. and Audrey.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman May 8, 2009
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Do you like ghost stories? If you do, you might consider reading The Graveyard Book. After a mysterious man named Jack murders his family, baby Bod winds up in a graveyard. The ghosts agree to take him in and raise him as one of their own. He has many exciting adventures while living in the graveyard, some with humans and others with fantastic creatures. His graveyard family really loves him and tries to protect him from the mysterious Jack. Eventually, though, he will have to face Jack. What will happen? Read this 2009 Newbery winner to find out.
To learn what ghost children play in the graveyard, listen to the podcast.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman February 17, 2009
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If you want to hear about the scary book upon which the movie Coraline is based, listen to this podcast by Mrs. Carlson.
Warning: If you frighten easily, do not click the play button!
Pleasing the Ghost by Sharon Creech December 22, 2008
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“Yin. Foodle a doodle,” answered the ghost. Do you know what this means? If you read Pleasing the Ghost, you may be able to figure it out. The ghost is Uncle Arvie, and he has come to visit nine year old Dennis. The ghost has three wishes that he wants Dennis to fulfill. Dennis wants to help Uncle Arvie, but it’s not easy trying to understand a ghost who speaks gibberish.
I normally do not read ghost stories. Since this book is by one of my favorite authors, Sharon Creech, I decided to give it a try. I’m glad I read it because it’s fantastic. I read it twice! It’s funny, sweet, and rather unusual. I enjoyed trying to figure out Uncle Arvie’s language. If you want to read a ghost story that isn’t scary but very enjoyable, please try this one.
~Mrs. Carlson~