Best Nerds Forever

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein

A ghostly boy seeks answers: who killed him, and can he stop them from striking again?

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272 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Finn McAllister, once a typical middle school nerd, is now a ghost with a mystery to unravel. After being run off the road by a van, Finn discovers the perks of ghosthood—unlimited ice cream and video games. With his new ghost friend Isabella guiding him, Finn faces pressing questions: who wanted him dead, and can he prevent the culprit from harming others? This tale of friendship and adventure invites readers to explore the joys of life, even from beyond the grave, as Finn navigates his new reality and seeks justice.

From the publisher

When a lifelong friendship just isn’t long enough, two friends connect from beyond the grave in this heartwarming ghost story from a New York Times bestselling author. One minute, Finn was biking home from school, and the next, he was run off the road by a maniac in a big van. Now, he’s a ghost. He can do lots of fun things, like try every ice cream flavor in the store, sneak up on people, and play as many video games as he wants. Finn even has a new ghost friend, Isabella, to show him the ropes. But he also has a lot of BIG questions, like: Who wanted him dead? And can he stop the maniac from striking again? Packed with hilarious moments, epic friendships, and fun art, Best Nerds Forever celebrates the nerd in each of us and the joy of living life to its fullest.

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