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The Only Ghost in School

By Tara J. Hannon
Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon

By Tara J. Hannon
Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon

By Tara J. Hannon
Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon

By Tara J. Hannon
Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon

By Tara J. Hannon
Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon

By Tara J. Hannon
Illustrated by Tara J. Hannon

By Tara J. Hannon

By Tara J. Hannon

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Aug 12, 2025 | ISBN 9780593753149 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Aug 12, 2025 | ISBN 9780593753156 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Aug 12, 2025 | 150 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Only Ghost in School

    The Haunted Library meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers.

    For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changes when his parents announce that they’re moving to Smithville.

    Now Ghostie is the ONLY ghost at Smithville Elementary, and he is scaring his classmates just by existing. While his parents embrace their new human world, Ghostie feels more alone than ever. Will he be able to make friends and fit in?

    With charming full-color art throughout, this first book in the Only Ghost chapter book series highlights how you can discover connections in differences and how you don’t have to fit in to find belonging.

    About The Only Ghost in School

    The Haunted Library meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers.

    For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changes when his parents announce that they’re moving to Smithville.

    Now Ghostie is the ONLY ghost at Smithville Elementary, and he is scaring his classmates just by existing. While his parents embrace their new human world, Ghostie feels more alone than ever. Will he be able to make friends and fit in?

    With charming full-color art throughout, this first book in the Only Ghost chapter book series highlights how you can discover connections in differences and how you don’t have to fit in to find belonging.

    About The Only Ghost in School

    The Haunted Library meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers.

    For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changes when his parents announce that they’re moving to Smithville.

    Now Ghostie is the ONLY ghost at Smithville Elementary, and he is scaring his classmates just by existing. While his parents embrace their new human world, Ghostie feels more alone than ever. Will he be able to make friends and fit in?

    With charming full-color art throughout, this first book in the Only Ghost chapter book series highlights how you can discover connections in differences and how you don’t have to fit in to find belonging.

    About The Only Ghost in School

    The Haunted Library meets Casper the Friendly Ghost in this hilarious first book of a highly illustrated chapter book series about finding friendship and being the new kid at school—perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers.

    For Ghostie, life in Scareville is perfect. But everything changes when his parents announce that they’re moving to Smithville.

    Now Ghostie is the ONLY ghost at Smithville Elementary, and he is scaring his classmates just by existing. While his parents embrace their new human world, Ghostie feels more alone than ever. Will he be able to make friends and fit in?

    With charming full-color art throughout, this first book in the Only Ghost chapter book series highlights how you can discover connections in differences and how you don’t have to fit in to find belonging.

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    About Tara J. Hannon

    Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit… More about Tara J. Hannon

    About Tara J. Hannon

    Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit… More about Tara J. Hannon

    About Tara J. Hannon

    Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit… More about Tara J. Hannon

    About Tara J. Hannon

    Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit… More about Tara J. Hannon

    About Tara J. Hannon

    Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit… More about Tara J. Hannon

    About Tara J. Hannon

    Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit… More about Tara J. Hannon

    About Tara J. Hannon

    Tara J. Hannon is an author-illustrator from Maryland. Her illustrated projects include Planes USA! (2020) and God Is There Wherever You Go (2021), both with Penguin Workshop. Her debut early graphic novel series, Birtle, is published with AMP Kids. Visit… More about Tara J. Hannon

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 12, 2025 | 96 Pages | 5-1/8 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593753149

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 12, 2025 | 96 Pages | 5-1/8 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593753156

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 12, 2025 | 96 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593753163

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $14.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 12, 2025 | 150 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9798217072750

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