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So much fun! I'yard actually enjoying this beginning affiliate volume series! So much fun! I'm actually enjoying this starting time chapter book series! ...more

This is the second book in the haunted library series. It has many different plot lines (the ghost detectives, finding Kaz's domestic dog, Cosmo, etc.) and all intertwined. Since non all of the plot lines were solved at the end of the volume, and there was new data given almost one of the characters, my students were in suspense and want to read the third book immediately. What an amazing series for this age group- I am recommending it to anyone with children around this age. This is the 2nd volume in the haunted library series. It has many dissimilar plot lines (the ghost detectives, finding Kaz's dog, Cosmo, etc.) and all intertwined. Since not all of the plot lines were solved at the end of the book, and there was new data given near one of the characters, my students were in suspense and want to read the tertiary volume immediately. What an amazing serial for this age grouping- I am recommending information technology to anyone with children effectually this age. ...more

Momma says: the series is notwithstanding annoying to me because of the nonsense nearly wind being able to blow ghosts away, and ghosts existence able to shrink, stretch, and grow. Information technology'due south also dumb that the ghosts 'swim' through the air instead of bladder. And it still makes no sense that Kaz doesn't know what things similar kitchens and phones are. I think this series is lame but Eleanor loves it and so I'll go along reading information technology. And she does continue reminding me that it'south a kids' book 🤣

Eleanor says: I liked this volume and I hav

Momma says: the series is however annoying to me because of the nonsense well-nigh wind being able to blow ghosts away, and ghosts being able to shrink, stretch, and grow. It'southward also dumb that the ghosts 'swim' through the air instead of bladder. And it withal makes no sense that Kaz doesn't know what things similar kitchens and phones are. I recollect this serial is lame but Eleanor loves it so I'll keep reading it. And she does continue reminding me that it'due south a kids' book 🤣

Eleanor says: I liked this book and I have to go on reminding my mom that information technology is a kids book for when things don't brand sense. I liked when they found Kaz's canis familiaris.

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This was a fun, beautiful volume to read with the kids. They thoroughly enjoyed the adventures of Claire (girl) and Kaz (ghost). The book introduces a new trouble to solve (someone calls Claire and asks if she'll figure out why scary noises are coming from her cranium) while too dealing with Kaz'south search for his family. The new problem is wrapped up, progress is made on the former problem, and in that location are plenty of open plots to atomic number 82 us into the next book. This was a fun, beautiful book to read with the kids. They thoroughly enjoyed the adventures of Claire (girl) and Kaz (ghost). The volume introduces a new problem to solve (someone calls Claire and asks if she'll figure out why scary noises are coming from her cranium) while also dealing with Kaz's search for his family. The new problem is wrapped up, progress is fabricated on the quondam problem, and there are plenty of open plots to lead us into the side by side book. ...more

Jan 28, 2020 Heather rated it liked it

Second cute installation in this series. A trivial bit of mystery and easy read for the younger set. I'd put interest level in 2nd to 4th grader level. I liked it. Would read more from this serial.

May 30, 2019 Kim Hampton rated it actually liked it

My vii year former daughter picked this series out for us to read together. We actually like them.

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In this series, "The Haunted Library," Claire is a "solid" and her family unit owns a library. One 24-hour interval a ghost names Kaz ventures in, and he is surprised when Claire can actually see him. Now Claire and Kaz must work together to find his family. In this specific book, "The Haunted Library: The Ghost in the Attic," Claire and Kaz set out to help Mrs. Beesley, a neighbour, observe out who or what is haunting her attic. Simply going outdoors could be fatal for Kaz. Could it exist one of Kaz's family unit membe Summary:
In this series, "The Haunted Library," Claire is a "solid" and her family owns a library. I twenty-four hours a ghost names Kaz ventures in, and he is surprised when Claire can actually see him. Now Claire and Kaz must work together to find his family unit. In this specific book, "The Haunted Library: The Ghost in the Attic," Claire and Kaz ready out to help Mrs. Beesley, a neighbour, detect out who or what is haunting her attic. Only going outdoors could be fatal for Kaz. Could information technology be one of Kaz'due south family unit members haunting Mrs. Beesley's cranium, or maybe non a ghost at all? And volition Kaz ever discover the rest of his family? Read this book to find out.

Questions:
1. Explain what you would do if you thought there was a ghost haunting your attic? Would you exist agape? Would y'all call for help? Etc.
2. Do y'all think Kaz volition ever find the rest of his family? Why or why not?
3. The character Kaz in this book is a ghost who was diddled away from his past "haunt" afterwards the house was destroyed, along with the rest of his family. Now he does not know where anybody is. If you were Kaz, what would yous practice to discover your family unit? Who would yous befriend and what measure would yous go to, to find them?
4. Grandma Karen explains at the end of the book that she also could see ghosts when she was a kid, just cannot anymore. Why do you think that is?
5. In the volume, Claire and Kaz make a list of what they know so far to try and detect out who or what is haunting Mrs. Beesley's attic. What are three other circumstances that making a list of what you lot know so far volition assistance y'all to find the solution of a problem or question?

Butler, D. H., & Damant, A. (2016). The ghost in the attic. New York: Scholastic, Inc.

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The Ghost in the Cranium is the second book of The Haunted Library series by Dori Hillestad Butler. Information technology has pretty greyscale illustrations and is divided into short chapters. I read the series to my 5-year-old boy and he enjoyed this volume a lot. It was interesting to guess how Kaz is going to travel with Claire. Information technology is great that the plotline is easy for a little kid to understand and provides an unexpected but reasonable ending at the same. Like with the starting time book it was interesting to look at the The Ghost in the Attic is the second volume of The Haunted Library series by Dori Hillestad Butler. It has pretty greyscale illustrations and is divided into brusk chapters. I read the series to my 5-yr-onetime boy and he enjoyed this book a lot. Information technology was interesting to guess how Kaz is going to travel with Claire. It is great that the plotline is easy for a fiddling kid to sympathize and provides an unexpected just reasonable ending at the aforementioned. Similar with the outset book information technology was interesting to look at the clues trying to guess what is really happening in the story. My boy was as well happy when Kaz's dog appeared and laughed like crazy when Cosmo was chasing Claire's true cat.
Brusk summary: Claire and Kaz opened their detective agency, but they have no clients until Claire's parents, who are detectives, refuse to solve a case about the ghost in the attic. When Claire and Kaz arrive at the identify they find Kaz's domestic dog Cosmo in the house. Subsequently some adventures with Kaz and Cosmo flying out of the window into the charabanc, all three safely attain the library. But the mystery is not solved; old lady still hears strange sounds and is sure that the ghost is still there. After being trapped in the attic Claire and Kaz suspect a boy who lives in the neighborhood, only the tiny blackness clues and acorns help them to find not one, only v little "ghosts".
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Another adorable, fun risk. This one is a bit spooky with a squeamish mystery to solve. Dandy follow up to the outset volume. It continues the story, providing new mysteries and development of the overall plot, while withal leaving some open ends to exist discovered throughout the residual of the serial.

The mystery itself was well done. Butler provides plenty details (and Damant even slips a few in the illustrations) that readers can follow forth and attempt to

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Another adorable, fun hazard. This one is a bit chilling with a prissy mystery to solve. Great follow upwards to the first book. It continues the story, providing new mysteries and development of the overall plot, while still leaving some open ends to exist discovered throughout the residuum of the series.

The mystery itself was well done. Butler provides enough details (and Damant fifty-fifty slips a few in the illustrations) that readers can follow along and try to figure out who's behind the mysterious happenings. I tend to dislike mysteries where the writer makes the reader dependent on them to solve the mystery. It's so much more fun to examine the clues and try to see where it'south going. This one has a few twists and turns, but provides a manageable mystery for readers to try to keep upwards with.

Such a slap-up idea for a series. Definitely enjoying information technology so far and am excited to read the side by side book.

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I beloved this serial--I'chiliad growing particularly fond of Grandma Karen, the kindly librarian with the pink stripe in her hair who somewhen fesses upward that she was able to come across ghosts as a immature girl.
In this volume, Kaz is reunited with his dog Cosmo (an exceptionally talented ghost) and Claire and Kaz solve their first ghost mystery equally detective partners. Besides, they discover that Kaz is able to travel outside of the library, as long as he rides in Claire's h2o bottle, a la I Dream of Jeanie. I love this series--I'm growing especially fond of Grandma Karen, the kindly librarian with the pinkish stripe in her hair who eventually fesses upwards that she was able to see ghosts equally a immature daughter.
In this book, Kaz is reunited with his dog Cosmo (an exceptionally talented ghost) and Claire and Kaz solve their first ghost mystery as detective partners. Also, they discover that Kaz is able to travel outside of the library, as long as he rides in Claire's h2o bottle, a la I Dream of Jeanie. ...more than

Second in the Haunted Library series. I enjoyed the first one and then checked out this ane. I love to read and my favorite genre is mystery. A mystery in a book story or a library is totally my kind of a book! Additionally I am non above reading an ambrosial children's book. [Author: Dori Hillestead Butler]'s description as well as Aurore Damant the illustrator on the volume jacket are so very clever and yep adorable!

Apr 23, 2019 Patti rated it it was amazing

My second grader rated this 5 stars! She said the story kept her attention and she liked the mystery and the detective case. She is enjoying this series very much. Kaz and Claire are a great pair. They demonstrate teamwork and friendship, and aid each other out.

Sep 08, 2019 Rajah J rated information technology it was amazing

I love this series! It'south such a fun fast paced read y'all get sucked into is Kaz going to observe his family unit, will Claire'southward parents detect out that she's a ghost detective. It was a groovy story and my students love it I love this series! It'due south such a fun fast paced read you get sucked into is Kaz going to discover his family, will Claire's parents find out that she'southward a ghost detective. It was a great story and my students dear information technology ...more

Kindly story for relax with pictures (how I like🤡)

Oct 08, 2018 Jane Maple rated it really liked it

This review has been subconscious because it contains spoilers. To view it, click hither. A woman calls C&K detectives to investigate ghostly noises in her attic. This volume introduces u.s. to the idea that ghosts can travel in water bottles when exterior then they don't go blown abroad. This allows Claire to take Kaz (shrunk downwards in her water bottle) to the client'due south house. On the way to the business firm, Kaz comes across his dog Cosmo, who doesn't get along well with Claire'due south true cat Thor. Claire and Kaz wonder if a neighbor male child named Eli has been causing the attic noises as a prank. Merely in the end i A woman calls C&Thousand detectives to investigate ghostly noises in her attic. This book introduces u.s. to the thought that ghosts can travel in h2o bottles when outside and so they don't get blown away. This allows Claire to take Kaz (shrunk down in her water bottle) to the client's house. On the style to the house, Kaz comes across his dog Cosmo, who doesn't get along well with Claire's true cat Thor. Claire and Kaz wonder if a neighbor boy named Eli has been causing the attic noises as a prank. But in the end it turns out a squirrel family is the source of the trouble. When Claire gets dorsum to the library she finds out her grandmother knows nearly Cosmo (he glowed) and her grandmother tells her when she was Claire's historic period she could encounter ghosts when they were not glowing. So Claire tells Grandma about Kaz and Beckett. ...more

Aug 25, 2014 Aeicha rated information technology actually liked it

Dori Hillestad Butler's new chapter book series, The Haunted Library, follows the mystery adventures of a ghost boy named Kaz and the human girl who tin come across him, Claire. When Kaz is diddled away past the wind from his ghost family he ends up in a library. Claire lives above the library with her parents and Grandma. In book one, these 2 unlikely friends team upward to solve the mystery of the ghost in the library, and in volume ii, The Ghost in the Attic, Kaz and Claire continue their ghost detectiving Dori Hillestad Butler'southward new chapter book serial, The Haunted Library, follows the mystery adventures of a ghost boy named Kaz and the human girl who tin see him, Claire. When Kaz is blown abroad by the wind from his ghost family he ends up in a library. Claire lives higher up the library with her parents and Grandma. In volume i, these two unlikely friends team up to solve the mystery of the ghost in the library, and in volume ii, The Ghost in the Attic, Kaz and Claire go on their ghost detectiving in hopes of finding Kaz's family unit.

The Haunted Library is such a beautiful, entertaining series to read! Butler has created an exciting world full of whimsy, charming characters, laughs, compelling mystery, and groovy storytelling. With a sweet, pitch-perfect vocalisation, fresh new take on ghosts, and easy readability, The Haunted Library volition easily capture the attention and imagination of younger readers. Though filled with ghosties, there's null scary or frightening about this series; information technology's pure fun! With simple dialogue, easily followed storylines, age appropriate vocabulary and humor, these books are great for elementary school aged readers.

With plenty of rooms for haunting and places for mysteries to lurk, there'due south something so magical and exciting, nonetheless comforting, about the library setting. Young readers will love exploring every nook and cranny with Kaz and Claire. And Kaz and Claire are both such adorable, likeable characters! Clever, brave, go-getters, these two new friends make an endearing pair. I actually enjoyed joining Kaz and Claire on their mystery solving adventures!

I must also mention the crawly illustrations throughout the books! These delightful pictures perfectly capture the fun story.

My Final Thoughts: With amusing and imaginative storylines, exciting mystery adventures, and wonderful characters, The Haunted Library books are fun reads perfect for young chapter book readers.

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Aug 29, 2014 Popular Bop rated it actually liked it

A Cheerful, Light-Hearted Friendship Tale

Claire lives with her Mom and Dad and Grandmother above the boondocks library. Claire can see ghosts, including the ghosts who inhabit the library. A young boy ghost, Kaz, who became separated from his ghost family unit when their haunt was torn downward, has taken up residence in the library and has become Claire's all-time friend. They accept formed the C & Yard Ghost Detective Agency. At that place are now three books in the Haunted Library series, (of which this is the 2d). Eac

A Cheerful, Light-Hearted Friendship Tale

Claire lives with her Mom and Dad and Grandmother above the town library. Claire tin can meet ghosts, including the ghosts who inhabit the library. A young male child ghost, Kaz, who became separated from his ghost family when their haunt was torn down, has taken up residence in the library and has get Claire's best friend. They have formed the C & K Ghost Detective Bureau. There are now iii books in the Haunted Library serial, (of which this is the second). Each book is congenital around a ghost hunting mystery, and the series is tied together by Claire and Kaz's friendship and by Kaz'southward search for his missing family.

Heavily illustrated, the books are slightly advanced chapter books. The mysteries are straightforward and there is no scary stuff. This is pure "Casper the Friendly Ghost" territory. At that place aren't any villains and the most threatening ghosts are just, at well-nigh, grumpy.

That said, Claire is a pretty well constructed character for a chapter book heroine, and the human relationship between the 2 kids is realistic and appealing. The mystery here, (is there a ghost in the neighbor'southward attic?), is pretty challenging for a chapter book in that there are clues, Claire does a lot of logical thinking and reasoning, and there are even a few red herrings. Even at this level I retrieve mysteries should exist solved in traditional fashion, and non through hunches and coincidences, and this book honors all of the mystery conventions.

And then, with appealing characters, a fun ghost angle, a scrap of mystery, a disarming friendship, and a light and cheerful experience, this is a nice chapter book find.

Delight note that I found this book while browsing my local library's Kindle ebook goodies. I accept no connexion at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.

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Kaz is a young ghost who has been separated from his family. He now lives in the library, with his "solid" friend Claire, who tin meet and talk to ghosts. Claire's parents are detectives who recollect she isn't onetime enough to detect, simply she's determined to testify them wrong. She and Kaz form a detective bureau to aid people with ghost problems, since that's Kaz's specialty. Once Claire finds a way to transport Kaz safely (wind is a large problem for ghosts), they go to investigate a reported ghost in a Kaz is a immature ghost who has been separated from his family. He now lives in the library, with his "solid" friend Claire, who tin can see and talk to ghosts. Claire's parents are detectives who think she isn't old enough to detect, but she'south determined to prove them wrong. She and Kaz form a detective agency to help people with ghost problems, since that's Kaz's specialty. Once Claire finds a style to transport Kaz safely (wind is a big problem for ghosts), they go to investigate a reported ghost in an cranium. Forth the way, Kaz thinks he sees a ghost he recognizes--his dog, Cosmo. Can they solve the mystery of the ghost in the attic? And can they get Cosmo back?

I didn't star this because the author is a friend, but this is such a fun serial for kids. I beloved how they figured how to transport Kaz (in a h2o canteen, because he can shrink downwardly), and how the story e'er stays true to its inner logic. There are lots of crimson herrings in this ane, and the solution to the ghost in the attic is completely conceivable. And in that location's a twist in the cease involving Claire's family, simply I won't give it abroad!

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Dec 12, 2014 Ray rated information technology actually liked it

My daughter and I love this series. She bought the kickoff i through her school library and enjoyed reading nigh Kaz (a ghost) and Claire (little girl). Kaz in book one is blown abroad from his haunt and his family into the library. Their Claire whom tin can see ghosts befriends him. Through their friendship they beginning an detective agency called C & G. They solve ghost mysteries. This existence the second book of the serial Kaz and Claire go on their first job to a woman's house whose cranium is haunted or i My daughter and I love this serial. She bought the starting time one through her school library and enjoyed reading about Kaz (a ghost) and Claire (little girl). Kaz in book 1 is blown away from his haunt and his family into the library. Their Claire whom can see ghosts befriends him. Through their friendship they start an detective bureau called C & K. They solve ghost mysteries. This being the second book of the series Kaz and Claire continue their starting time job to a woman's house whose cranium is haunted or is it? A not bad chapter series that my daughter loves. She tin't wait to read volume three. She keeps asking do you call up he'll find his family unit? I tin't expect to run across what happens in the next book. Neither can I. This Christmas nosotros will notice out. It is already wrapped and sitting under the tree. ...more than

Jan 07, 2017 Elfeeza rated it it was amazing

This book has such a lovely and promising ending. I love the way Dori spreads out her content throughout the books so far. She's really good at keeping the serial going. I'm enjoying this series so much right now I tin't wait to read the next book. I accept the next three books checked out from the library nearest to me this afternoon together with this i. And I already know one of my students' would love to read this series. This volume has such a lovely and promising catastrophe. I love the way Dori spreads out her content throughout the books so far. She'south really good at keeping the series going. I'one thousand enjoying this serial so much correct at present I can't wait to read the next book. I accept the next 3 books checked out from the library nearest to me this afternoon together with this ane. And I already know one of my students' would love to read this series. ...more than

Aug sixteen, 2016 Mary Ellen rated it really liked it

I'one thousand reading this series with my 7 year old daughter. They are quick reads. We can usually get through 1 in an hour.
I like the characters in this series. They are kind children who are learning virtually each other's culture (ghosts and "solids"). I retrieve the mystery of this book was kind of cute also.
I'm reading this series with my 7 year old daughter. They are quick reads. Nosotros tin can commonly get through one in an hour.
I similar the characters in this serial. They are kind children who are learning about each other'southward culture (ghosts and "solids"). I think the mystery of this volume was kind of beautiful too.
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Mar 12, 2015 Yard. rated it really liked it

Kaz, a ghost, and Claire, a "solid," have a new take a chance when they're hired to find out who'southward haunting Mrs. Beesley'due south attic. They two detectives work together to figure information technology out.

2nd grade reader. Volume two of the series The Haunted Library.

Cute story, highly-seasoned to boys every bit well every bit to girls.

Kaz, a ghost, and Claire, a "solid," have a new gamble when they're hired to find out who's haunting Mrs. Beesley's cranium. They two detectives work together to figure information technology out.

2nd grade reader. Book ii of the series The Haunted Library.

Cute story, highly-seasoned to boys too as to girls.

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Aug 18, 2015 Katt Hansen rated it actually liked it

The search is on for Kaz's family unit - and the mode to do it is simple. Claire has set up a Ghost Hunting Detective Agency. Only their first case doesn't seem all that ghostlike.

I like this storyworld and premise then far. Fun series for immature readers. :)

The search is on for Kaz'southward family unit - and the way to exercise information technology is simple. Claire has ready a Ghost Hunting Detective Agency. Merely their first instance doesn't seem all that ghostlike.

I like this storyworld and premise so far. Fun serial for young readers. :)

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This was an okay volume. In that location was null that really made it stand out, but it was well-written plenty. Unfortunately it but wasn't interesting enough to desire to re-read. It was a push to finish it. Miss L completely zoned out on the last 4th. This was an okay book. There was zero that really made information technology stand up out, but it was well-written enough. Unfortunately it just wasn't interesting plenty to want to re-read. It was a push button to finish it. Miss 50 completely zoned out on the last 4th. ...more

Dori Hillestad Butler grew upwardly writing, for she had no brothers or sisters to play with until she was viii years former. The offset book she published was The Great Tooth Fairy Rip-Off , it took her many years to sell that book, followed by four more moving-picture show books. She then started writing YA books short stories have appeared in anthologies entitled, The Light-green Umbrella and Other Sports Stories Dori Hillestad Butler grew up writing, for she had no brothers or sisters to play with until she was eight years old. The first book she published was The Great Tooth Fairy Rip-Off , information technology took her many years to sell that book, followed by 4 more flick books. She then started writing YA books curt stories have appeared in anthologies entitled, The Dark-green Umbrella and Other Sports Stories (Highlights for Children, 1995) and Not the Merely One (Alyson Publications, 1994) and in magazines including Cricket, Spider, Highlights for Children, Children's Digest, Child Life and a variety of Sunday School publications. Dori also writes educational materials, edit stories for world wide web.storydog.com, and has a regular volume review coloumn in her local paper. She currently lives in Coralville, Iowa with her husband, 2 sons, Ben and Andy, a black cocker spaniel named Molly, a true cat named Ashley and a betta fish named Willie. ...more

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