On a living-history farm, Nancy, her friend Bess, and her cousin George are anxious to work with the other workers who dress in colonial period clothing. They will be working at a special festival and will be assigned particular stations. Strange things are happening at the farm and Nancy reminds Bess, George, and friends Amy and Cory that they are there to gather information and investigate why someone is trying to close down the farm. Guests have seen the lantern lady ghost on one or more hayrides. The atmosphere of the living-history museum lends itself to understanding what living was like in 1830. The mystery, suspense and spooky scenes keep the reader interested and trying to guess who wants the farm shut down and why.

Reviewed by: cj

Date read: 8/2/2010

ISBN-10: 0671026631

ISBN-13: 9780671026639

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Spooker is a young ghost who is at risk of having to repeat a year of school because he can't get the hang of scaring people. For a final exam, Spooker and his classmates need to each scare a family that they are assigned to. Spooker ends up helping his family. Will he fail since that isn't what ghosts are supposed to do?

Reviewed by: JB

Date read: 8/22/2011

ISBN-10: 1598891146

ISBN-13: 9781598891140

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When the evil Emperor Flood drowns the magical kingdom of Star Lands, he also kills the king, queen, and their infant daughter. Only 12-year-old Asa and her 9-year-old brother, Rollo are left of the royal family, and they find refuge with their aunt. One day, a mysterious (is there any other kind) stranger arrives at their door with the shocking news that their baby sister has survived and is hidden with a witch, the evil emperor's half sister. He gives them a magical, invisible ship on which they are to set sail and rescue her. The story continues with sea hags, spiders, special powers and a magical moon stone that make this an exciting fantasy adventure.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 5/19/2009

ISBN-10: 0375948066

ISBN-13: 9780375948060

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Nine-year-old Tom Tomsky finds an ASG (Average Spooky Ghost) living in his basement. The green slime everywhere and loud noises are causing too much trouble for him. He reluctantly agrees to help the ASG get back his original home from an IRG (Incredibly Revolting Ghost). Professional Ghostbuster Hetty Camomile teaches Tom all about battling ghosts with graveyard dirt, mirrors, violet-scented perfume, raw eggs, and the color red. But the IRG's sweet tooth is the key to getting rid of him...

Reviewed by: rn

Date read: 8/26/2011

ISBN-10: 0439833086

ISBN-13: 9780439833080

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A young girl goes to live in a big old house at the edge of town. She quickly discovers that the house is haunted. Fortunately for her sake, she isn't just a girl, but a witch who knows how to capture ghosts. Just wait till you see what she does with those ghosts! Smiles will come while enjoying this cute story with just a hint of spookiness.

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 10/21/2009

ISBN-10: 1596434279

ISBN-13: 9781596434271

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