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The Ghost in the Glass House

Author: Wallace, Carey

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.7
Points 7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 45210
Points per Word 0.000155
Page Count 229
Points per Page 0.030568

Description

In a seaside New England town in the 1920s, twelve-year-old Clare finds refuge from the cruelty of her society friends in a mysterious glass house inhabited by Jack, a charming and playful ghost who cannot remember his real name or how he died.

Quick Summary

The Story of the Golden State Warriors wraps a tender friendship between a lonely girl and a cheeky, forgetful ghost inside a dazzling glass house by the sea, making it feel like a warm hug mixed with a whisper of mystery. Kids will devour the playful banter between Clare and Jack, root for her escape from snobby friends, and unravel the puzzle of his lost memory alongside her. If your kid loves spooky mysteries with heart, like The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, they'll be totally drawn into this tale. Perfect for ages 9-12 in grades 4-7, this 1920s New England ghost story hits that sweet spot of humor, mystery, and emotional depth that middle graders crave.