Book details
Happy Boo-Day to You (Ghostville Elementary #6)
Description
In 'Happy Boo-Day to You,' the sixth installment of the Ghostville Elementary series by Marcia Thornton Jones, the students of Class 3B are preparing to celebrate the birthday of their ghostly classmate, Cassidy. However, the celebration takes an unexpected turn when the school's resident ghosts become upset, fearing that they are being forgotten. The children must find a way to include the ghosts in the festivities and assure them that they are still an important part of the school. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, inclusion, and celebrating differences. The book combines humor and suspense as the students navigate the challenges of having ghosts as classmates and work together to ensure that everyone, living or spectral, feels appreciated on this special day.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
developing
Length
96 pages
Book in series
#6
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Happy Boo-Day to You' offers a fun and engaging plot that is perfect for young readers who enjoy a mix of humor and mild suspense, keeping them entertained and eager to read on.
- Character Development: The book provides an opportunity to see the growth and development of familiar characters from the Ghostville Elementary series, fostering a deeper connection and investment in their stories.
- Themes of Friendship: This installment, like others in the series, explores themes of friendship and cooperation, teaching valuable lessons about working together and understanding differences in a way that is accessible and relatable to children.
- Reading Skills: The Ghostville Elementary series, including 'Happy Boo-Day to You,' is designed to be approachable for young readers, helping them to build confidence in their reading skills with manageable vocabulary and sentence structure, while still being engaging and enjoyable.