The Haunted Library
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014 · Est. 2 hour read

The Haunted Library

Written by Dori Hillestad Butler · Illustrated by Aurore Damant

Book #1 in the The Haunted Library series

A young ghost named Kaz is swept away from his family's home by a strong wind and must navigate a new and unfamiliar world, including a mysterious library where he meets a girl who can see and hear him.

3.9 Goodreads · 1,521 ratings
128 pages· 11,620 words· Est. 2 hour read· 520L
$7.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Ghost boy Kaz, separated from his family, meets Claire, a girl who can see ghosts. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the mystery of a library haunting. Is it a lost family member of Kaz's? As they delve deeper, unexpected twists challenge their newfound friendship and reveal secrets that could change everything. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

A brand-new young chapter book series from Edgar Award winner Dori Hillestad Butler! When ghost boy Kaz’s haunt is torn down and he is separated from his ghost family, he meets a real girl named Claire, who lives above the town library with her parents and her grandmother. Claire has a special ability to see ghosts when other humans cannot and she and Kaz quickly form a friendship. The two join forces to solve the mystery of the ghost that’s haunting the library. Could it be one of Kaz’s lost family members?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
11,620
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
The author

More from Dori Hillestad Butler

Explore Dori's bookshelf
The illustrator

More from Aurore Damant

Explore Aurore's bookshelf
The series

The The Haunted Library series

See the whole series
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
168838
Publication
Published
August 14, 2014
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448462424

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Elaine R. · Literary Leslie