The Haunted Library: The Five O’Clock Ghost
Written by Dori Hillestad Butler
Illustrated by Aurore Damant
What happens to a ghost when its haunt gets torn down? This is only of one the interesting questions readers will learn in this fourth book in the series of, The Haunted Library.
Parents or grandparents sharing these books will be reminded of Casper, the Friendly Ghost, as these ghosts and their “solid” friend go about solving mysteries together.
This particular mystery includes texting on phones by the teen-agers and operating an amateur radio by an elderly ham operator. Red herring clues will tantalize young readers as they try to predict the outcome.
Second grade readers and third grade readers will enjoy the story independently in most cases while first grade readers would love to have it read aloud to them. All the basic literacy skills can be strengthen using this book, with the exception of specific non-fiction text skills.
Children will have a great time getting to know these characters and watching as they invent and create their own ghost catching equipment. The cartoon like sketches are funny while also being helpful in understanding the story. Lots of laughs in this one.
Title: The Haunted Library: The Five O’Clock Ghost- Author: Dori Hillestad Butler
- Illustrator: Aurore Damant
- Publisher: Grosset Dunlap/Penguin, 2015
- Reviewer: Elizabeth Swartz
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 978-0-448-46248-6
- Genre: Fiction
- Grade level: 1 to 3