Wolfgang in the Meadow

Written and illustrated by Lenny Wen

A ghost must choose between his dreams and the joy of home.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings

48 pages· 298 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Wolfgang, a spirited little ghost, dreams of becoming the great spirit of the Dark Castle. He practices his haunting skills tirelessly, eager to leave his beloved meadow. But when he finally earns the honor, Wolfgang faces a dilemma: is achieving his dream worth abandoning the simple joys of stargazing and tree-hugging with friends? As he haunts the shadowy halls, Wolfgang must decide what success truly means to him. Will he find happiness in the castle, or will the meadow's allure call him back? Discover Wolfgang's journey of self-discovery and the true meaning of fulfillment.

From the publisher

A little ghost with big dreams learns to define success on his own terms in a spookily satisfying story for our times from Lenny Wen. Everything in the meadow, from hugging the trees to stargazing with friends, fills Wolfgang with joy.His ambition, though, is to become the great spirit of the Dark Castle. So Wolfgang strives to perfect his spooking skills, practicing day and night. When Wolfgang wins the honor of haunting the shadowy halls, he is very good at it…but if being a great spirit means leaving his beloved meadow behind, is it good for him?

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