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The Blue Ghost

by Marion Dane Bauer
The Blue Ghost

Published 2005 by Random House Books for Young Readers
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Liz is staying with her grandmother in her old house in the woods of northern Minnesota when one night a noise awakens her. It is someone calling her name, calling for Elizabeth. Liz opens her eyes. There is a blue ghost in her room! What does the ghost want from her?

This exciting mystery by Newbery Honor writer Marion Dane Bauer is perfect for first chapter-book readers.


Night of the Gargoyles

by Eve Bunting
Night of the Gargoyles

Published 1994 by Clarion Books
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When night falls, the gargoyles high on the corners of the art museum come to life. From their shadowy corners, they creep along ledges, swoop down to the fountain, and gleefully terrify the night watchman. This spooky collaboration between a master storyteller and a Caldecott medalist illustrator combines a subtly humorous text with charcoal-powder illustrations to achieve a spine-chilling effect.


Cobwebs, Chatters, and Chills: A Collection of Scary Poems

by Patricia M. Stockland
Cobwebs, Chatters, and Chills: A Collection of Scary Poems

Published 2004 by Compass Point Books
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FEATURES- Original full-color illustrations- Guaranteed sewn library binding- Table of contents, index of featured poets, and glossary of poetry terms- Additional resources and writing tips- Accelerated Reader quizzes available Spring 2004


Willy's Silly Grandma

by Cynthia C. DeFelice
Willy's Silly Grandma

Published 1997 by Orchard Books (NY)
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The Ghosts in the Cellar

by Jacques Duquennoy
The Ghosts in the Cellar

Published 1998 by Harcourt
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Cinderella Skeleton

by Robert D. San Souci
Cinderella Skeleton

Published 2000 by Silver Whistle Books
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Now in paperback--the tale of Cinderella is told with a twist, presented withskeletons in the main roles. "Hysterically funny."--"Kirkus Reviews" (starredreview). Full color.


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