The Backyard Ghost
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 164
Published: 2000
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In "The Backyard Ghost" by Lynn Cullen, the story unfolds through the eyes of a young girl named Claire, who discovers a friendly ghost haunting her backyard. Set against the backdrop of her family's struggles, Claire and the ghost, a former resident of the neighborhood, develop an unlikely friendship. As she learns about the ghost's past and unravels the mysteries surrounding it, Claire gains courage to confront her own challenges, including her family's financial woes and her relationships with friends. The narrative beautifully intertwines themes of friendship, loss, and resilience, emphasizing the enduring bonds that can transcend time and circumstance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 164 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by iUniverse .
Lynn Cullen is the author of Moi and Marie-Antoinette, also published by Bloomsbury. She lives in the US.