Ghost Class

Ghostville Elementary #1

by Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey

The newest spooky series from the bestselling authors of THE ADVENTURES OF THE BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS. Features a ghost class with a mind for mischief. And you thought YOUR class was spooky!

The basement of Sleepy Hollow's elementary school is haunted. At least that's what everyone says. But no one has ever gone downstairs to prove it. Until now... This year, Cassidy and Jeff's classroom is in the basement. But they're not scared. There's no such thing as ghosts, right?

Tell that to the ghosts. The basement belongs to another class--a ghost class. They don't want to share. And they will haunt Cassidy and Jeff until they get their room back!

Genres: Childrens, Middle Grade, Paranormal, Chapter Books, Mystery, Horror, Fantasy

96 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Marcia Thornton Jones has published 131 books for children with sales totaling more than 43 million copies world-wide. Her works include CHAMP (mid-grade novel), RATFINK (mid-grade novel), GODZILLA ATE MY HOMEWORK (chapter book), THE TALE OF JACK FROST (picture book) and LEPRECHAUN ON THE LOOSE (picture book). She is the co-author of seven popular series including The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, Keyholders, Ghostville Elementary, The Bailey School Kids Jr. Chapter Books, Triplet Trouble, Bailey City Monsters, and The Barkley School for Dogs.

Marcia has been listed as a top 100 author by the Educational Paperback Association and selected for the Children’s Top 100 Books list by the National Education Association, International Reading Associations Children’s Choice Award. Marcia's books have received many honors and have appeared on on the Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers lists,

Marcia, a full time writer living in Lexington, Kentucky enjoys presenting at schools and conferences. As a veteran teacher with more than 20 years of experience, she easily relates the importance of writing to students of all ages.

Reviews

[Felicia Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it too Elizabeth! Cute story!

[Katt Hansen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was looking forward to this series but sadly it just didn't give me quite...enough?

The author hinted at the tragedy that led to the existence of the ghost class, but so far hasn't said what that was. That left me a bit frustrated as it feels a bit like that's a fact no one is ever going to get. We'll have to see.

The kids who discover the ghosts aren't always the nicest, and there's certainly plenty of bullies around. Overall, I just wasn't happy at the ghost / kid interactions and thought they could have been done better. I'll keep reading anyway though.

[Jason Buford · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book I liked the part when Cassidy at the beginning felt chills throughout her body. I also liked the part were all the ghosts came out at once because they thought the classroom was theirs. I loved the part when Cassidy was sweeping the rug she was standing on started floating strangly. I also liked when the ghost boy appeared out the part when the part when the ghost boy appeared out of nowhere. Over all I think the book was very good an a am going to read the whole series.

[paige turner ♡ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, but not as much as I thought I would have.

I usually get so hyped for beginnings, you know, I thought I would find out exactly what happened to these children that turned them into ghosts, and maybe a little more history of the school since it's dated back to at least 1870.

There were hints that some tragic event happened in a newspaper clipping...but that's all that was told.

And for some reason, Ozzy was the only ghost to show his face until the very end. I've read some other books from this series and I thought I would have had at least some answers to the things that have happened because I really want to know about the history of everything.

WHAT'S A GHOST STORY WITHOUT ANY HISTORY?

WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE POOR KIDS?

Also, I think the kids that are still alive are awfully rude to the ghost kids. Well, in this case, Ozzy.

Didn't Olivia tell these kids that they need to be nice to everyone I know she was also hinting at the ghosties.

[Xyra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very quick read for an adult reader. A nice chapter book for younger readers. The illustrations are nice.

The small school is overcrowded and the third grade class needs to move to a new classroom in the basement. It's spooky and gets spookier. Kind of.

My favorite character is Nina. She grasped Olivia's meaning and tried hard to get Cassidy to understand too. Cassidy is a bit hardheaded and I struggled with her character. Jeff was nice. Ozzy was interesting.

I liked the bright ending, but it wrapped up very quickly and left me with questions.

A good, quick read.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute and simple ghost story where the kids have to work with the ghosts.

Check out the parent guide on The Bookworm or reach out for similar books.
http://thebookworm.emilycampbellbooks...

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is as good as I remember it from the first time I read it years ago. The characters are well-developed for a book this size, and the action is perfect for its audience (grade 2-3). I highly recommend it for kids.

[J.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute series. My 10 year old loves it.

[Lorraine McFarland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Series.
In this short chapter book, three friends decide to help one another when they are placed in a sticky situation with a ghost haunting their classroom.

[Ale · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is great! Just wish we’d spent a bit more time with the ghosts characters.

[Madeline Nixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book in my basement today and vividly remembered loving it as a kid, so I had to read it. All the stars for the nostalgia it gave me.

[Miranda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Readaloud with students. Direct quote from a kid once we finished: "That's it? Really?" 😂

I encouraged them to read the second one but they all passed. 🤷

[Keren · Rating 3 out of 5]

My kids say it's good enough to look for the rest of the series. I do kind of want to know more about the ghosts.

[Lana Kamennof-sine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can see this appealing to kids, of all ages ;-)
An easy read as it engages you early & leaves you definitely wanting to know what happens next.

[Mandy Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

my kids loved this and requested we get more

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite part was when cassidy stopped the ghosts. the worst part was when the ghost were being mean to cassidy. the best character was cassidy because she was the main character. there was no worst character.

[Wylie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute series for the growing reader that adds the ghost element with a very, very slight spookiness to it.

[Stephanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I would have liked this book more if I had read it first, but I've already read other Ghostville Elementary books and was familiar with the characters.

[Saavani · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned not to be scared even if the book is scary!

[Minjun · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these series

[Anica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Juneau & I read together.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 7-year-old read the whole book in one sitting and is eager to read the next book in the series.

[Mr. Tedrow]

It\s about a class that is forst to move down to the baement.
werd things start to hapend like fling carpets.Then goust start to aper.

[Caren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun little series about kids who have to have their classroom in the basement of the school. There, they find ghosts.
Good little series for Halloween.

[Taylor Troncin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this in elementary school. I don't remember much about it honestly but I just recently found my copy. I'll have to revisit this book sometime!

[Lindsey Fleck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Owen really enjoyed this book.

[Andel Aunjai · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book so funny

[Terry Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good start to a series. Going to see if book two is worth reading.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun little book recommended by my 7 year old grandson.

[Krishna]

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