About This Book
This engaging chapter book follows fourth grader John and his younger sister Lisa as they adjust to their new home in historic Princeton, New Jersey. Their move quickly becomes an adventure when they discover their house is haunted by the ghost of a Hessian soldier from the Revolutionary War. The siblings, driven by curiosity and kindness, decide to help the lonely ghost by finding and reuniting him with the spirit of his cherished horse. It's a gentle ghost story that blends historical elements with themes of empathy, bravery, and sibling cooperation, perfect for readers ready for a mild mystery.
When fourth grader John and his sister Lisa move into an old house in Princeton, New Jersey, they find it haunted by the ghost of a Hessian soldier from the Revolutionary War and try to reunite him with the ghost of his beloved horse.
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1
How do John and Lisa feel about moving to a new house, and how do they react to finding a ghost?
2
What do you think it means to be loyal, like the Hessian soldier and his horse?
3
If you found a ghost, would you be scared, curious, or want to help them?
4
What did you learn about the Revolutionary War from this story?
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