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The Only Ghost in School
Series: The Only Ghost
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Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated, full-colour chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers. For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But...
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"For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changeswhen his parents announce that they're moving to Smithville. Now Ghostie is the only ghost at Smithville Elementary, and he is scaring his classmates just by existing. While his parents embrace their new human world, Ghostie feels more alone than ever. Will he be able to make friends and fit in?"--
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Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated, full-colour chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers.
For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changes when his parents announce that they're moving to Smithville.
Now Ghostie is the only ghost at Smithville Elementary, and he is scaring his classmates just by existing. While his parents embrace their new human world, Ghostie feels more alone than ever. Will he be able to make friends and fit in?
With charming full-colour art throughout, this first book in the Only Ghost chapter book series highlights how you can discover connections in differences and how you don't have to fit in to find belonging.
Series: The Only Ghost
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The Only Ghost at Summer Camp
The Haunted Library meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this "faboolous" second book of a highly illustrated chapter book series about friendship and belonging—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers. It's summertime in Smithville, and camping in the great outdoors with his BFF Tate is Ghostie's idea of a dream come true. But when their summer camp counsellor gathers everyone...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Only Ghost in School
The Haunted Library meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers. For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changes when his parents announce that they're moving to Smithville. Now Ghostie is the ONLY...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Only Ghost in School
Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated, full-colour chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers. For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changes when his parents announce that they're moving to Smithville. Now Ghostie is...Hardback$3600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780593753156
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 August 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 141.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 272g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit her online at www.tarajhannon.com.
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The Only Ghost at Summer Camp
The Haunted Library meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this "faboolous" second book of a highly illustrated chapter book series about friendship and belonging—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers. It's summertime in Smithville, and camping in the great outdoors with his BFF Tate is Ghostie's idea of a dream come true. But when their summer camp counsellor gathers everyone...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Only Ghost in School
The Haunted Library meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers. For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changes when his parents announce that they're moving to Smithville. Now Ghostie is the ONLY...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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