The Big White Ghost
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Big White Ghost

By Norman Bridwell, Gail Herman, Ken Edwards (Illustrator)

Part of the Clifford the Big Red Dog: Big Red Reader series

A giant ghost terrifies the town on Halloween night. Can the truth be revealed before panic spreads?

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32 pages· 428 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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On Halloween night, the town gathers for a spooky movie by the beach. When Clifford, the Big Red Dog, accidentally becomes a ghostly figure, chaos ensues as he unwittingly frightens everyone. Emily Elizabeth's friend Jetta must confront her fears and discover the truth behind the ghostly apparition. Will they uncover the mystery before the night ends in panic?

From the publisher

This funny Halloween story about Clifford the Big Red Dog, based on an episode from the award-winning TV show, is just right for beginning readers. It’s Halloween, and the whole town dresses up in funny or spooky costumes and gathers at the beach to watch a scary ghost movie together. When Clifford investigates the big white movie screen afterwards, it falls on him, covering him like a ghost! He runs through town, unintentionally scaring everybody. Emily Elizabeth’s friend Jetta learns that it’s okay to admit to being afraid.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
428
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD410L
Themes & topics
Books about island lifeBooks about overcoming fearBooks about dogsBooks about friendshipBooks about Halloween
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
83090
Publication
Published
September 1, 2003
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439416825

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