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Ghost School: Book 2 (Welcome to Weirdsville #2)
by I.M. StrangeBrendon is a troublemaker and he's always getting on the wrong side of his terrifying headmaster. When he leaves his unfinished homework at school he knows that if doesn't have it ready for the morning he risks being in detention for ever.When Brendon and his sister go back to school after dark, they get a whole lot more than they bargained for. They find themselves transported back to 16th October 1863: the very day the school burned down. If they can't find a way to escape, they'll burn down with it.Turns out, some things are scarier than detention . . .
Ghost Town
by Richard W. JenningsSpencer Adams Honesty may be the last best hope for Paisley, Kansas-and for lonely kids everywhere.Spencer Honesty and his mom are the last people left in Paisley, except for Chief Leopard Frog, Spence's imaginary friend. One lonely day, Chief Leopard Frog's carved rabbit talisman tells Spence to take his photo, so Spence digs up his late father's camera and starts shooting photographs all around his ghost town. When the photos come back developed, he does not expect to see his old neighbor Maureen Balderson in her bedroom. Or Ma Puttering clearing weeds in her yard. They aren't in Paisley anymore. Yet there they are. What happens to Spence next is unexpected. It involves a catalog called Uncle Milton's Thousand Things You Thought You'd Never Find, a poetry deal gone awry, and a ghost camera that promises to take pictures of the past (just be sure not to photograph yourself).
Ghost Writer in the Sky (The Xanth Novels #41)
by Piers AnthonyTwo Ordinary People from Mundania travel to Xanth to defeat a rogue Night Colt in the latest in a beloved series from bestselling author Piers Anthony. The Night Colt has one ambition: to deliver dreams to the deserving. Unfortunately, only Night Mares can take on this task, and the Colt has no hope of leading his own herd if he can&’t get any practice. . . . So he&’s struck a deal with a Mundane. During the hours when the Night Mares rest—dusk and dawn—the duo plants stories in the air, compelling the people of Xanth to enact them—whether they want to or not. Unwilling to participate in these fantasies, the princesses of Xanth, Dawn and Eve, come up with a plan to fight the menacing pair, but they&’ll need the help of two unlikely heroes to succeed. In Mundania, a mysterious painting entrances Ordinary People Tartan and Tara. But why do they each see something different when they look at it? They quickly learn that it&’s not a painting after all, but a portal to a magical world. With nothing to lose, they climb through the portal into Xanth and are met with a plea to help stop the Night Colt and his ghost writer. Tartan and Tara don&’t hesitate to join the quest to save Xanth from the ultimate pun-tastrophe. Together with their new friends, they&’ll begin a journey full of magic and romance—and, of course, puns—that will lead them to a long-lost prince, a beautiful dragoness, the goddess Isis, and a demon named Ted. With rip-roaring humor and nonstop adventure, the newest addition to Piers Anthony&’s popular Xanth series is sure to enchant fans of epic fantasy. Ghost Writer in the Sky is the 41st book in the Xanth series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Ghost for Sale
by Sandra CoxCaitlin King can't believe that her shopaholic cousin actually bought two ghosts off of eBay. But she can't ignore the truth when she starts seeing sexy Liam O'Reilly, who's been dead for over a hundred years. He's a fascinating specter, and the more time Caitlin spends with him, the closer they become--sending them both spiraling into a star-crossed tailspin. No matter how desperately they long for each other, there's just no future with a guy who's already stopped breathing. In order to help Liam and his twin sister, Anna, leave their earthly limbo and cross over into the light, Caitlin must find the ghost of Anna's fiancé. But a malevolent spirit is dead set against Anna moving on. Now Caitlin will have to unravel the mystery surrounding the twins' past lives in order to keep Liam's spirit safe--even if it means sacrificing her heart in the process.
Ghost of a Chance: A Spicy Cozy Paranormal Romcom
by Katherine GarberaIt&’s a cozy, spicy, spooky season treat in this opposites-attract romance between a mystery writer who pretends to talk to ghosts and the one-night stand who might actually be haunted… Kirsty Henson is an expert at one thing: faking it. A mystery writer with a hit series, she knows her success relies on pretending she can talk to ghosts. It&’s all fun and games until a steamy casual encounter sends Jasper Cotton careening into her life. Jasper is haunted…literally. His college roommate&’s spirit is trapped in an old physics book—and has a weird obsession with Judge Judy. Desperate for a solution, Jasper turns to Kirsty for help. But when they investigate, neither can deny the supernatural or romantic sparks! Between a ghost who won&’t quit, Kirsty&’s big secret and a mystery tied to Jasper&’s past, they&’re in for more than otherworldly flirtation. With a little help from beyond, Kirsty and Jasper are about to discover the only thing stronger than life or death might just be love. From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…The Bookbinder's Guide to Love by Katherine GarberaHow to Charm a Nerd by Katherine GarberaBrewing Up a Bad Boy by Katherine Garbera
Ghost of the Mill House (Orca Echoes)
by Margriet RuursJust when Josh starts to think his break from school is going to be all chores and no cheer, his best friend, Mark, invites him to spend their break helping restore a historic home and mill in Oregon. With the help of their friends Angela and Mary Jane, and under the watchful eye of Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug, the kids spend weeks fixing up the grounds, basking in the freedom of country life and learning about the surrounding area. Not to mention eating bugs, domesticating feral cats and starring in a movie! But it's not all fun and filming. The mill is in financial trouble, and the kids have to figure out a way to help Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug keep it running, in spite of it being haunted. Ghost of the Mill House follows Bus to the Badlands, where we first met Josh and his classmates.
Ghostbusters
by Nancy HolderThe official novelization for a new generation of Ghostbusters, based on the new movie starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth and directed by Paul Feig!After Dr. Erin Gilbert is disgraced at a job interview for her belief in ghosts, she is roped into investigating a haunting by her former colleague, Abby Yates and Abby’s new co-worker, Jillian Holtzmann. The three scientists soon discover that some specters do far more than go bump in the night.MTA employee, Patty Tolan, finds that New York City’s subway tunnels are becoming a hive of ghostly apparitions. She calls on Erin, Abbey, and Jillian to investigate, revealing that paranormal activity across New York City is swiftly becoming a disaster of near-biblical proportionsTogether, these four would-be paranormal investigators are determined to find out what’s going on, save their city, and maybe make a profit while they’re at it. The team must stop a mysterious evil known only as Rowan from destroying the barrier between this life and the next and turning Manhattan into a literal hellscape.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Ghostbusters - The Original Movie Novelizations Omnibus
by Richard MuellerFor the first time in a beautiful new edition, this omnibus will collect together the original official novelizations of both Ghostbusters 1 and 2.Relive the classic Ghostbusters stories with the original movie novelizations reprinted for the first time since 1980s.When Dr. Peter Venkman and his Columbia University colleagues are kicked out of their prestigious academic posts, they start a private practice as professional ghost-catchers. Although things do not start auspiciously for the three parascientists, their television advertisements finally pay off when beautiful Dana Barrett contracts them. It seems her apartment has become the entryway for ghastly ghosts and goofy ghouls hellbent on terrorising New York City. Soon they're not just going to her rescue, but trying to rid the whole city of the slimy creatures.After waging a war on slime that cost New York City millions, the Ghostbusters find themselves out of business until an ancient tyrant, preparing a return to the Earthly domain through his portrait at the Manhattan Museum of Modern Art, sets his sights on Dana Barrett's baby as the new home for his wicked soul!
Ghostbusters: A Paranormal Picture Book
by Forrest BurdettJoin the Ghostbusters as they fight some ghoulish creatures in this kid-friendly official picture book adaptation of the classic filmSetting: New York City. Kid scientists Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler are investigating ghosts and other paranormal activity in the city. They see their first ghost (Slimer) in the NYC Public Library and that leads them to create the Ghostbusters, setting up their "club" in an old firehouse. Soon, business is booming as the kids are recruited to capture ghosts throughout the city. Winston Zeddemore and Janine Melnitz become the club&’s first two important additions. But there is something sinister happening at an apartment building and the Ghostbusters must put a stop to it (and the Stay Puft marshmallow man) before the city is overrun with ghouls.
Ghosted
by Michael FryFrom the best-selling author of the How to Be a Supervillian series comes this laugh-out-loud, heavily illustrated story of a shy boy, his best-friend-turned-ghost, and their bucket list of adventures and dares. Perfect for fans of the Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Larry&’s got a few problems. In school, he&’s one of those kids who easily gets lost in the crowd. And Grimm, Larry&’s best friend in the whole world, has ghosted him. Literally. One minute Grimm was saving a cat in a tree during a lightning storm, and the next, he&’s pulling pranks on Larry in his new ghostly form. When the two best friends realize that there&’s something keeping Grimm tethered to their world, they decide that finishing their Totally To-Do bucket list is the perfect way to help Grimm with his unfinished business. Pulling hilarious pranks and shenanigans may be easier with a ghostly best friend, but as Larry and Grimm brave the scares of seventh grade, they realize that saying goodbye might just be the scariest part of middle school.
Ghosted: A brand new unmissable and haunting mystery
by Mark McCrumA wealthy man is shocked to discover that he&’s dead—and worse yet, he must find out who it was that killed him . . . Adam Albury, a successful architect, finds himself at a funeral in his local church. Scanning the aisles and seeing his family and friends dressed somberly in black, he&’s shocked to learn the service is for him. Adam, now no more than a hovering spirit, is even more astonished to hear his death was ruled a suicide. The ghostly Adam is quite certain he wouldn&’t have harmed himself. As he watches those close to him chuck handfuls of earth on his coffin, he realizes he&’s been murdered. But who is responsible? And why? Adam may be a ghost, but he&’s no angel. As he follows his suspicions round those still living, he has more than a few surprises in store . . .Praise for Mark McCrum&’s Francis Meadowes Mysteries &“A marvellous set of unsavoury suspects . . . good, nasty fun.&” —The Mail on Sunday, Thriller of the Week &“A rollicking read.&” —London Evening Standard &“Ingenious.&” —The Independent<
Ghosted: a brand new hilarious and feel-good rom com for summer
by Rosie MullenderHow badly have you been ghosted? No, literally.A year ago, Emily was ghosted.But it's fine, she's over it. And Andy was never part of the plan anyway. She's working on Project New Emily - New Emily goes to cocktail bars, wears ankle-breaking heels and has her life together. She's looking for a new man to match; Andy's old Converse and bad jokes were never going to work.Thoughts about Andy are firmly in the past - until his name is spelled out on a Ouija board at a party. Emily discovers that Andy didn't ghost her - he died. And just as she's trying to work out how she feels, Andy turns up in her flat as a ghost. A ghost. In her flat.Once she's over the shock, Emily realises she needs to get rid of this ghost of dating past so she can focus on the new man in her sights - and that the only way she can do that is to help Andy solve the mystery of his death. But as she spends more time with him, she remembers how nice it was to let her guard down and just be Old Emily sometimes.Emily must choose between her new life and the past that's come back to haunt her. But she soon discovers that when it comes to putting her ghosts to rest, it's not as easy as she might think...A hilarious and feel-good rom com, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane's Between Us, Lucy Vine's Seven Exes or Emily Henry's Happy Place. Real readers love Ghosted:''Funny, fresh and feel-good - perfect summer reading' HELLO! Magazine'The funniest [romcom] you'll read this year or your money back (not legally binding).' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt'Charming, fresh, and side-splittingly funny...I laughed, I cried, I'll be recommending to everyone!' Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth'A fabulously written five-star read...a great rom com and one you would be sorry to miss' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely amazing book...loved every minute of it...would recommend to anyone. 10/10!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This fabulous, well-written rom com really lifted my spirits...a perfect book to take away with you on holiday this summer' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A hilarious and charming romantic comedy with a supernatural twist...Mullender's writing is witty and filled with laugh-out-loud moments, making it an entertaining read from start to finish...a delightful and engaging read...standout' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ghosted: a brand new hilarious and feel-good rom com for summer
by Rosie MullenderHow badly have you been ghosted? No, literally.A year ago, Emily was ghosted.But it's fine, she's over it. And Andy was never part of the plan anyway. She's working on Project New Emily - New Emily goes to cocktail bars, wears ankle-breaking heels and has her life together. She's looking for a new man to match; Andy's old Converse and bad jokes were never going to work.Thoughts about Andy are firmly in the past - until his name is spelled out on a Ouija board at a party. Emily discovers that Andy didn't ghost her - he died. And just as she's trying to work out how she feels, Andy turns up in her flat as a ghost. A ghost. In her flat.Once she's over the shock, Emily realises she needs to get rid of this ghost of dating past so she can focus on the new man in her sights - and that the only way she can do that is to help Andy solve the mystery of his death. But as she spends more time with him, she remembers how nice it was to let her guard down and just be Old Emily sometimes.Emily must choose between her new life and the past that's come back to haunt her. But she soon discovers that when it comes to putting her ghosts to rest, it's not as easy as she might think...A hilarious and feel-good rom com, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane's Between Us, Lucy Vine's Seven Exes or Emily Henry's Happy Place. Real readers love Ghosted:'The funniest [romcom] you'll read this year or your money back (not legally binding).' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt'Charming, fresh, and side-splittingly funny...I laughed, I cried, I'll be recommending to everyone!' Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth'A fabulously written five-star read...a great rom com and one you would be sorry to miss' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely amazing book...loved every minute of it...would recommend to anyone. 10/10!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This fabulous, well-written rom com really lifted my spirits...a perfect book to take away with you on holiday this summer' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A hilarious and charming romantic comedy with a supernatural twist...Mullender's writing is witty and filled with laugh-out-loud moments, making it an entertaining read from start to finish...a delightful and engaging read...standout' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ghostgirl: ¿Descanse en paz? (Saga Ghostgirl #Volumen 1)
by Tonya Hurley¿Alguna vez te has sentido invisible? El inicio de la exitosa saga «Ghostgirl». «En el mundo yo era solo una persona más,pero anhelaba ser el mundo para una persona...» Charlotte Usher se siente prácticamente invisible hasta que un día lo es de verdad. Peor aún: está muerta. Y todo por culpa de un osito de goma. Pero la muerte no impide que Charlotte siga con su plan. Todo lo contrario, se vuelve mucho más creativa y hará cualquier cosa por conseguir su objetivo: ser popular para seducir al chico que ama.
Ghosthunters #2: Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost
by Cornelia FunkeBook 2 in the GHOSTHUNTERS series of frighteningly funny paperback originals by the phenomenal Cornelia Funke! After banishing the Incredibly Revolting Ghost of book 1, Tom, former klutz, Hugo, still an Averagely Spooky Ghost (ASG to the uninitiated), and Hetty Hyssop, current world-renowned ghosthunter, have formed an agency dedicated to dealing with difficult apparitions. No case can defeat them--until they encounter a Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost. This smoking specter has claimed the penthouse suite of a beachfront hotel, where it passes its eternal vacation by turning guests into ghosts themselves. Could Hugo's slime douse the flaming phantom? Or are Tom and the team about to get burned?
Ghosthunters #3: Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness!
by Cornelia FunkeBook 3 in the ghastly fantastic GHOSTHUNTERS series of illustrated paperback originals by bestselling author Cornelia Funke. Get scared silly! Strange and stinky things are happening at Gloomsburg Castle. To begin with, the creepy place is crawling with TIBIGs (Tiny Biting Ghosts, per the Indispensable Alphabetical Index). And now it appears that the murderous spirit of a 400-year-old, Totally Moldy Baroness has possessed the palace's owner, infecting her with a killer case of hic-hic-hiccups! To put an end to the foul play and dispel this rank, decaying royal for good, count on ghost-busting boy wonder Tom, Averagely Spooky Ghost Hugo, and the ever-resourceful Hetty. Go ghosthunters!
Ghosthunters #4: Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom!
by Cornelia FunkeMore frightening fun for 7-to-10-year-olds from the phenomenal Cornelia Funke! Book 4 in the spooky-silly GHOSTHUNTERS series. Intrepid ghosthunter-in-training Tom has battled Incredibly Revolting Ghosts, Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghosts, and a Totally Moldy Baroness. But it ends up nothing--NOTHING--is more frightening than...final exams. To earn his Ghosthunting Diploma, Tom's got to nab a Deadly Messenger: the hardest ghost of all to catch. And while on the hunt, he stumbles into the yucky, mucked-up lair of a mud-dripping minotaur demon who's assembled a ghoul army with the goal of world domination. Suddenly there's a whole lot more at stake than Tom's graduation: This is one test the team can't fail!
Ghosthunters And The Incredibly Revolting Ghost
by Cornelia FunkeBestselling novelist and picture book author Funke now reaches a brand-new audience with a silly, spooky series of illustrated paperback originals for ages 7 to 10. Among her top sellers in Germany! Nine-year-old Tom Tomsky can't catch a break: He's a klutz, his sister Lola pretty much hates his guts, and--this is a big "and"--he just found a ghost camping out in his cellar. Lucky for Tom his grandma's best friend just happens to be the world's foremost ghosthunter. Under her expert tutelage, Tom learns the tools of the trade--which just happen to include buckets of graveyard dirt--and soon finds he has to face down not just the ASG (Averagely Spooky Ghost) in the basement but the IRG (Incredibly Revolting Ghost) in town. All while keeping the nettlesome Lola off his trail....
Ghosting: A Witty, Heartfelt, & Modern Love Story
by Tash SkiltonWith lots of fun banter and quippy dialogue, Ghosting: A Love Story is for readers looking for the wit and heart of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella with the romance of You've Got Mail plus a savvy digital take on modern love a la Alisha Rai. &“A sweet, genuinely funny, banter-filled delight of a rom-com.&”—Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom HanksOnline Dating Ghostwriting Rules to Live by: · Do not present a &“perfect&” image. No one will trust it. Nor should they. · Think of your quirks—such as cosplaying B-movies from the 1980s—as a &“Future Honesty.&” Save these as a reward only for those who prove worthy. · Never remind the client you&’re their voice. Once you&’ve attracted a good match, let the client take over ASAP. Dumped by his fiancée, not only is Miles couch-surfing across New York City, but downsizing has forced him to set up shop at a local café. Also, he no longer believes in love. Not a good look in his line of work…helping people find love as a ghostwriter for a failing dating site. Zoey&’s eccentric L.A. boss sent her packing to New York to &“grow.&” But beneath her chill Cali demeanor, Zoey&’s anxiety makes her terrified to venture beyond the café across the street into the big city… Finding themselves competing for space at Café Crudite, the only thing Miles and Zoey think they share is their daily battle for last day-old biscotti and a mutual dislike of each other. They don&’t know they&’re both writers, creating &“authentic&” profiles for rival online dating services. They think they have absolutely nothing in common. . . . until they meet anonymously online while pretending to be their clients and sparks fly. As they become more deeply connected online, their mistaken identities get more complicated when their clients experience a dating disaster IRL. Once they find out their lives have crossed in more ways than one, will their online connection be the real thing—or vanish into the ether?&“Skilton puts a multicultural millennial spin on You&’ve Got Mail in this laugh-out-loud romance. Solid laughs…rom-com fans will find this one well worth their time.&” —Publishers Weekly"A light, hip, and humorous romance, perfect for stressful times." —Booklist&“Skilton puts a multicultural millennial spin on You&’ve Got Mail in this laugh-out-loud romance.&” —Publishers Weekly"Sweet and funny." —Shelf Awareness&“Cyrano de Bergerac meets classic rom-com banter...An energetic romance that would make Nora Ephron proud.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Ghostly Holler-Day (Frightfully Friendly Ghosties #2)
by Daren KingIt's winter, and what better than a ghostly holler-day by the sea? But how are the ghosties to decide between Frighten-on-Sea and Scare-borough? A postcard from their friend Headless Leslie decides for them: Headless is in Frighten and cannot remember how to get home. He wrote the address on the postcard, then he forgot what the address was. So the friends set of on an exciting ghostie caper involving a haunted Frighten pier, a fun fair, and a mysterious phantom magician. But wil it all end in spooky fun or devilish disaster? And will Leslie keep his head?
Ghostly Holler-Day: Ghostly Holler-day
by Daren KingIt's winter, and what better than a ghostly holler-day by the sea? But how are the ghosties to decide between Frighten-on-Sea and Scare-borough? A postcard from their friend Headless Leslie decides for them: Headless is in Frighten and cannot remember how to get home. He wrote the address on the postcard, then he forgot what the address was. So the friends set of on an exciting ghostie caper involving a haunted Frighten pier, a fun fair, and a mysterious phantom magician. But wil it all end in spooky fun or devilish disaster? And will Leslie keep his head?
Ghosts Bite Back (Rules for Vampires #2)
by Alex FoulkesRoald Dahl meets The Beast and the Bethany in this second exciting middle grade adventure following young vampire Leo as she strives to prove herself.A vampire and a ghost being friends is unheard of. It makes no sense. The two factions have despised one another for all eternity. But Leo the vampire and Minna the ghost have battled side-by-side: they&’re sisters-in-arms, they&’re best friends, and they&’ll have to work together to vanquish a new, deadly threat. Summoned to the Ghostly Realm for the murder of the Orphanmaster, Leo must complete three tasks to prove herself worthy of her unlife, each more treacherous than the last. Can Leo convince the Ghostly Realm of her innocence and earn her freedom, or will she be trapped there forever?
Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! Eddie's Great-aunt Mathilda is sick and he has to help take care of her. But when Eddie and his friends visit Mathilda's house, strange things start to happen. Howie sees someone staring at him from the attic window and, when his back is turned, his garlic potato chips are used to spell the word ATTIC on the ground. During later visits the kids hear noises from the attic, but Great-aunt Mathilda swears there's nothing up there. Could the ghost of Eddie's Great-uncle Jasper, who died years ago, be haunting his aunt's home? The Bailey School kids will find out!
Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips: A Graphix Chapters Book (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Graphix)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe Bailey School Kids may -- or may not -- have seen a hungry ghost in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters.Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6 - 8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.Eddie and Howie go to visit Eddie's great-aunt Mathilda. But when Howie sees a shadowy face in the window -- and when his potato chips start to form mysterious trails -- the Bailey School kids are spooked. Could a ghost be living in the attic?
Ghosts I Have Been
by Richard PeckUpon discovering that she has the gift of Second Sight, Blossom also learns that whether glimpsing the future or traveling into the past, one is powerless to alter history.