The Only Ghost in School
The Only Ghost in School by Tara J. Hannon is a children’s chapter book published by Penguin Group on August 12, 2025. This 96-page book presents a humorous story about Ghostie, who finds himself as the only ghost at Smithville Elementary after moving from his perfect life in Scareville. As he navigates his new environment, Ghostie struggles with feelings of loneliness and the challenge of making friends in a world where he unintentionally scares his classmates.
Readers will discover a tale that emphasizes themes of friendship and belonging, particularly for early, emerging, and reluctant readers. The book features charming full-color illustrations that enhance the narrative, making it an engaging experience for young audiences. The story highlights how differences can lead to connections, encouraging readers to embrace their uniqueness while seeking acceptance in new situations.
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Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated full-color 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-color 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.
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