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To Catch a Ghost

by Rachel Michelle Wilson Publisher: ORCHARD BOOKS

Critically Recognized

A ghost hunt with friendship in the frame

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Hardcover New English

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    Praise from Kirkus Reviews

    Kirkus Reviews praises the book as “quirky, amusing, and deeply felt.”

AlbakiReads Editorial

A ghost hunt with friendship in the frame

Show-and-tell sparks an unusual plan when a new girl, determined to bring something memorable, sets out to catch a ghost. Her camera, flashlight, and backpack become part of the hunt—and spending time with the ghost complicates the idea of trapping it. The setup connects the familiar pressure to bring something to class with questions of friendship and how to respond to the unknown. Rachel Michelle Wilson’s illustrations are described as playful and heartfelt, complementing a story that pairs a ghostly adventure with the challenge of making a friend.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy stories about school activities and show-and-tell.
  • Young readers interested in ghosts, humorous adventures, and unexpected friendships.
  • Families and classrooms exploring friendship and accepting the unknown.

Themes

FriendshipShow-and-tellAccepting the unknownGhosts

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Book overview

A charming and humorous tale about a new girl who is determined to stand out at show-and-tell... by catching a ghost!

 

''Hauntingly good -- quirky, amusing, and deeply felt.'' --Kirkus Reviews

 

Bringing nothing to show and tell is like wearing shoes without socks.

It stinks.

So, when all you got is nothing, you need to catch yourself a something.

And if you've got gumption, that something could be a ghost.

 

Show-and-tell isn't for the faint of heart, so grab your camera, flashlight, and backpack -- it's time to catch yourself a ghost! Once you find a good one, spend some quality time together. This will provide all the information you need to build the perfect ghost trap. It will also probably complicate things. So, when the moment finally arrives, you may be confident you can catch a ghost...but can you catch a friend?

 

A ghostly good tale about the high stakes of show-and-tell, unexpected friendships, and accepting the unknown -- brought to life with Rachel Michelle Wilson's playful and heartfelt illustrations.

 

 

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