The Ghost Sitter
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 144
Published: 2002
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In "The Ghost Sitter" by Penir Griffin, young Clara discovers her unusual ability to see and communicate with ghosts. When she takes on a job as a babysitter for a peculiar family, she quickly realizes that their house is haunted by the spirits of previous occupants. As Clara navigates her babysitting duties, she must also help the restless ghosts resolve their unfinished business. With a mix of humor and adventure, Clara learns valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and the importance of letting go. As the spirits’ stories unfold, she uncovers the rich history of the house and its inhabitants. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Puffin Books .
Peni R. Griffin has written many award-winning novels for young adult readers. The Switching Well was a finalist for the Golden Spur Award; The Ghost Sitter was an Edgar finalist and a Golden Sower nominee. Her writing has been called "expertly plotted, richly imaginative, and entertaining" (Kirkus) and "clever, funny, and touching, fascinating" (Booklist). She lives in San Antonio, Texas.