Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Ghost Attack (Monster Itch series)
by David Lubar
Illustrator: Kari West
Ages: 6+
Published: 2017
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 978-0-545-87348-2
Keywords: Mystery, Allergies, Ghosts, Humorous stories, Transitional Book
Alex has allergies to many things but never expected a ghost allergy might help him solve a small town mystery. A humorous story with black-and-white illustrations.