A strong series opener featuring likable characters, an engaging story, and plenty of illustrations.
A young ghost separated from his family finds hope in an unexpected friendship with Claire, a girl who can see him. Together, they solve mysteries in the library Claire calls home. Edgar Award winner Dori Hillestad Butler delivers gentle spookiness perfect for emerging readers ready for chapter books.
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From Edgar Award winner Dori Hillestad Butler comes a delightfully spooky illustrated chapter book series perfect for young readers ready to explore the world of mysteries and friendship—with a ghostly twist.
When Kaz’s haunt is demolished, this young ghost finds himself separated from his family and drifting through an unfamiliar world. But his luck changes when he discovers the town library and meets Claire, a remarkable girl with an extraordinary gift: she can see ghosts when no one else can. Living above the library with her family, Claire becomes the friend Kaz desperately needs.
Together, this unlikely duo embarks on their first mystery-solving adventure when strange happenings suggest another ghost is haunting the library’s shelves. Could it be one of Kaz’s missing family members? As Claire and Kaz combine her special ability with his ghostly perspective, they uncover clues that lead them deeper into the mystery.
Perfect for young mystery lovers and emerging independent readers, this engaging tale blends gentle spookiness with heartwarming friendship. Butler’s accessible writing style and the book’s charming illustrations make it an ideal choice for children transitioning from picture books to chapter books. The story explores themes of family, belonging, and the courage it takes to solve problems together—all wrapped up in a page-turning mystery that will keep young readers guessing until the very end.
Start your collection with this first adventure in The Haunted Library series, where every chapter brings new discoveries and the promise of more ghostly mysteries to come.
A strong series opener featuring likable characters, an engaging story, and plenty of illustrations.
Butler's simple, straightforward prose is well suited to the audience, and the central mystery is age appropriate and easily solved.
This series starter is a fast, fun read with a likable protagonist and a solid mystery.
| Weight | 0.29 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.60 × 0.27 × 7.60 in |
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| Subject | Chapter Books, Ghost Stories, Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Readers |
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