The Ghost in the Attic #2 [Paperback]

A brand-new young chapter book series from Edgar Award winner Dori Hillestad Butler!

After successfully solving the mystery of the ghost in the library, Kaz and Claire land the first case for their detective agency—a haunted attic in a neighbor’s home! With a little help from Grannie, Kaz and Claire discover that what appeared to be something spooky has a much simpler explanation.Dori Hillestad Butler's books have appeared on children's choice award lists in 18 different states.Trading Places with Tank Talbottwon the Maryland Children's Choice Award in 2007. AndThe Buddy Files: Case of the Lost Boywon the 2011 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery. Dori has also been a ghostwriter for the Sweet Valley Twins, Unicorn Club, and Boxcar Children series, and a children's book reviewer for several publications. She's published numerous short stories, plays, and educational materials, and has served as the Iowa Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators' Regional Advisor. She grew up in southern Minnesota and now lives in Coralville, Iowa, with her husband, son, dog, and cat. She visits schools and leads writing workshops all over the country.GHOSTLY GLOSSARY

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When ghosts make themselves larger

GLOW

What ghosts do so humans can see them

HAUNT

Where ghosts live

PASS THROUGH

When ghosts travel through walls, doors, and other solid objects

SHRINK

When ghosts make themselves smaller

SKIZZY

When ghosts feel sick to their stomachs

SOLIDS

What ghosts call humans, animals, and objects they can’t see through

SPEW

What comes out when ghosts throw up

SWIM

When ghosts move freely through the air

WAIL

What ghosts do so humans can hear them
 

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