Ghost Detectors Book 2: I'm Gonna Get You (Ghost Detectors, 2)
Ghost Detectors Series
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What’s inside...
While his great-grandmother seeks her deceased husband, ten-year-old Malcolm and his best friend Dandy have no trouble finding a ghost on which to test Malcolm's latest gadget--a ghost zapper. Malcolm and Dandy may only be 10-year-old boys, but they've already experienced something most adults never do--a ghost! Malcolm's Ecto-Handheld-Automatic-Heat-Sensitive-Laser-Enhanced Specter Detector did its job at the McBleaky house. Malcolm is hoping his next gadget, the Ecto-Handheld-Automatic-Heat-Sensitive-Laser-Enhanced Ghost Zapper, will work on the ghost haunting the Millers' house! Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
79 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you encountered a ghost like Malcolm and Dandy did?
How did Malcolm and Dandy's friendship help them face their fears?
What feelings did you experience while reading about the ghost's antics?
How do you think the ghost felt being stuck and unable to move on?
What are some ways Malcolm and Dandy could have helped the ghost differently?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their opinions and feelings about the characters' decisions and actions. Use the discussion to gauge your child's understanding of friendship and bravery. Highlight the importance of teamwork and empathy towards others, even if they seem different. Draw parallels between the characters' challenges and real-life situations your child might face.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and facing fears
Explanation: The protagonist confronts ghosts and supernatural occurrences, demonstrating bravery throughout the story.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their fears, whether it's trying new activities, meeting new people, or facing academic challenges.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters work together to solve ghostly mysteries, displaying how collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of working with others to achieve common goals, applicable in school projects and team sports.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The protagonists' eagerness to learn more about the ghosts sparks a journey filled with learning and discovery.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore and learn about the world around them, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The characters take responsibility for their actions and decisions as they navigate through the ghostly adventures.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of being responsible for their actions and the impact it has on others.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters encounter various challenges and use their wit and resources to solve them.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think critically and develop solutions to problems they may face in everyday life.