About This Book
Ghost Host is a humorous chapter book about Bart Hawkins, a 16-year-old football player whose house is home to both a mischievous poltergeist and a group of friendly ghosts. Bart strikes a deal with the friendly spirits: help him get rid of the poltergeist, and they'll help him win the championship game. This book blends supernatural elements with sports action and themes of teamwork and unlikely friendships, making it an engaging read for children aged 8-11. It offers a lighthearted take on ghost stories, focusing more on problem-solving and cooperation than genuine scares.
Sixteen-year-old football star Bart Hawkins seeks a way to rid his house of a nasty poltergeist without losing the nine friendly ghosts also haunting it, in return for which they agree to help him win the championship game.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you had friendly ghosts living in your house, what kind of help would you ask for?
2
What makes the poltergeist 'nasty' and the other ghosts 'friendly'? How do you tell the difference?
3
How does Bart show bravery in this story?
4
Why do you think the friendly ghosts wanted to help Bart win the football game?
5
Have you ever had to work with someone unexpected to achieve a goal?
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