The Only Ghost in School - by Tara J Hannon

About the Book

"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?"--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Readers will have a ball. Monstrous fun, spun around some serious messages."--Kirkus

"A delightful mix of humor and heart. An exciting start to a fun new series that teaches about the challenges of change and embracing differences."--Booklist

About the Author

Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit her online at www.tarajhannon.com.