Pleasing the Ghost

By Sharon Creech, Stacey Schuett (Illustrator)

A young boy is visited by the ghost of his uncle, who asks for his help in completing three tasks.

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112 pages· 11,829 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Nine-year-old Dennis is used to ghosts visiting his room, but Uncle Arvie is different. This ghost needs Dennis's help, yet his requests are baffling. What does 'Fraggle pin Heartfoot a wig pasta' mean? As Dennis navigates Arvie's eccentric demands, he uncovers the deeper impact of loss and love. Can Dennis solve the mystery and help his uncle find peace, or will Arvie's antics linger forever? Dive into a heartwarming tale of humor and healing, where a boy's quest to understand a ghostly message leads to unexpected revelations.

From the publisher

Newbery Medal winner and master storyteller Sharon Creech spins a wonderfully funny and tender tale.As nine-year-old Dennis confronts the ghost of his uncle Arvie, Arvie’s eccentric antics and wonderful wordplay keep the reader laughing. But at its tender heart, the story reveals the holes left in our lives when we lose the ones we love.Ever since nine-year-old Dennis’s dad died, a veritable parade of ghosts has been passing through his bedroom. When the ghost of his uncle Arvie blows into his room on a warm breeze, Dennis isn’t surprised, but Uncle Arvie is the first ghost who wants something from Dennis.Dennis would love to help Uncle Arvie, but he can’t quite understand what Uncle Arvie is asking for. What, for example, is “Fraggle pin Heartfoot a wig pasta”? Dennis has to find out, because this is one ghost who isn’t going to leave until he gets what he came for.Uncle Arvie’s antics and Dennis’s attempts to please his ghost form the heart of this touching story.

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