Ghost Attack (Monster Itch #1)

by David Lubar

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When Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents, Alex gets terrible red, itchy hives. Yikes! He's allergic to a ghost! Even worse, the ghost won't leave him alone -- he wants Alex and Sarah's help. Can they solve the ghost's mystery and get rid of Alex's awful rash before it ruins everything?… (more)

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Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents. Alex' main concern is not being allergic to anything, so his over-protective mother won't get called. Unfortunately for him, he appears to be allergic to....something. Something that keeps moving around. Something that's...a ghost??

It's official. Alex is allergic to ghosts. Horribly allergic. And this ghost just can't leave him alone - he wants some help. But help with what? Is he a good ghost or a bad ghost? Can Alex and Sarah solve the mystery?

Wacky black and white sketches are scattered throughout the story which is a fun mixture of humor and mystery. There's even a nod to local history departments and original research.

Verdict: A fun new addition to the beginning chapter genre. Excellent mystery, mildly spooky elements, and no real scary parts. I don't have the space for another beginning chapter series, but if I did I'd be getting this one.

ISBN: 9780545873482; Published 2017 by Scholastic; Borrowed from another library in my consortium

JeanLittleLibrary | Sep 30, 2017 |

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Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Nominee – Grades 3-5 – 2020)

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When Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents, Alex gets terrible red, itchy hives. Yikes! He's allergic to a ghost! Even worse, the ghost won't leave him alone -- he wants Alex and Sarah's help. Can they solve the ghost's mystery and get rid of Alex's awful rash before it ruins everything?

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