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Ghost Host

Marilyn Singer (1987)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.48
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipHumorHappy Ending

Hero archetypes

AthleteComing-of-Age Hero

Tropes

Found FamilyQuestSupernatural AllyFish out of WaterComing of Age

Themes

FriendshipCooperationAcceptanceHome and BelongingTeamwork

Synopsis

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.

Is Ghost Host appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A lighthearted ghost story where a teen football player must solve a haunting problem with help from friendly spirits. Very mild supernatural scares with no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love ghost stories with a fun twist will enjoy watching Bart team up with friendly ghosts to save his house and win the big game.

Tags

Middle Grade ComedyGhost StorySports FantasyLight Horror