We will not scare you… much!
Children will love this tickling collection of poems and short tales...told by a ghost!

This Book Is Haunted (An I Can Read Book, Level 1)

Children's Books

Joanne Rocklin

JoAnn Adinolfi

Literature & Fiction

Harpercollins

In this warmhearted middle-grade novel, Oona and her brother, Fred, love their cat Zook (short for Zucchini), but Zook is sick. As they conspire to break him out of the vet’s office, convinced he can only get better at home with them, Oona tells Fred the story of Zook’s previous lives, ranging in style from fairy tale to grand epic to slice of life. Each of Zook’s lives has echoes in Oona’s own family life, which is going through a transition she’s not yet ready to face. Her father died two years ago, and her mother has started a relationship with a man named Dylan—whom Oona secretly calls “the villain.” The truth about Dylan, and about Zook’s medical condition, drives the drama in this loving family story.Praise for The Five Lives of Our Cat ZookSTARRED REVIEW"Rocklin’s characters are fully developed: readers will be invested. Set in Oakland, readers are also treated to a refreshingly authentic child’s view of a diverse city. The only imperfection in this novel is that it ends."—Booklist, starred review“Oona’s character is a combination of Harriet the Spy in curiosity and Anastasia in spunk. Another emotionally satisfying outing from Rocklin; hanky recommended.”—Kirkus Reviews"Just as she did in One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street, Rocklin intertwines her characters so smartly that the many coincidences and serendipitous events feel organic to the story. The story’s ending—bittersweet, inevitable, and true—offers much-needed catharsis for the family and for anyone who has ever loved a pet."—The Horn Book"This heartwarming family tale is filled with resilient and thoughtful characters who are willing to learn from their mistakes. Readers who enjoy the novels of Jeanne Birdsall and Leslie Crunch will appreciate this charming story."—School Library Journal"There is a strong sense of place in this loving story with the ending sure to generate some tears. This would make a strong library lesson extension activity."—Library Media Connection

Five Lives of Our Cat Zook (lib)(CD)

Listening Library

The Case of the Shrunken Allowance

Scholastic. Inc.

This Book Is Haunted (An I Can Read Book) [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2002] ...

This Book Is Haunted (An I Can Read Book)

scholastic

Schoolastic Read 180 Stage A Audiobook on disc

For Your Eyes Only!

Schoolastic

Liz the Whiz uses all her patterning, measuring, analyzing, and time-telling skills to uncover a treasure for her neighbor, Zack. Original.

The Case of the Backyard Treasure (Hello Math Reader, Level 4) (Hello Reader, Math)

Marilyn Burns

Cartwheel Books

How Much Is That Guinea Pig In The Window? By Joanne Rocklin (1995, Paperback)

Three Smart Pals

Mike and his friends try to figure out why the money in his allowance jar appears to be shrinking. Includes related math activities.

Bt Bound

Hanukkah is here at last, and Daniel Bloom couldn't be more excited. It's time for candle lighting and storytelling and presents. Time for chocolate gelt and dreidel games and . . . green latkes? Uh-oh. Maybe this year's Hanukkah won't be quite what Danie

Very Best Hanukkah Gift

Tandem Library

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This Book Is Haunted (An I Can Read Book, Level 1)

Five Lives of Our Cat Zook (lib)(CD)

The Case of the Shrunken Allowance

This Book Is Haunted (An I Can Read Book)

For Your Eyes Only!

The Case of the Backyard Treasure (Hello Math Reader, Level 4) (Hello Reader, Math)

How Much Is That Guinea Pig In The Window? By Joanne Rocklin (1995, Paperback)

Three Smart Pals

The Case of the Shrunken Allowance

Very Best Hanukkah Gift