{"product_id":"ghoulia-hardcover","title":"Ghoulia: Making New Friends Can Be Scary (Book #1) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara Cantini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGhoulia: Making New Friends Can Be Scary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the first book in this popular full-color chapter book series, a great fit for readers who enjoy a mix of humor, adventure, and a touch of the macabre. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . .who happens to be a zombie. She lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and albino greyhound named Tragedy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In search of a real friend, Ghoulia tries to venture past the manor's walls, but she can't hide her pale green skin or the deep purple circles under her eyes. The other children will be afraid of her, and no one will want to be her friend. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But when Halloween rolls around, Ghoulia hatches a brilliant plan. All the other ordinary children will be dressed up like monsters, so Ghoulia can go out into the town and be entirely herself. In the end, all the kids realize that Ghoulia is (almost) just like them and learn that friendship can come in many forms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Cantini depicts her undead urchin Tim Burton-style, with stitched lips, gray skin, and purple shadows beneath huge eyeballs. The manorial setting has an Addams Family vibe and provides just the right spooky setting for this series opener.\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for ages 6-8, reluctant readers, and fans of Wednesday and \u003ci\u003eThe Addams Family, \u003c\/i\u003ethis Halloween-themed series combines a love for the spooky with lessons about acceptance and courage. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Ghoulia's world, this collection is a must-have for any young reader's library. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes bonus activities \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGhoulia series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGhoulia: Making New Friends Can Be Scary\u003c\/i\u003e (#1) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGhoulia and the Mysterious Visitor\u003c\/i\u003e (#2) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGhoulia and the Ghost with No Name\u003c\/i\u003e (#3) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGhoulia and the Doomed Manor\u003c\/i\u003e (#4)\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Cantini\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of numerous books for young readers. \u003ci\u003eGhoulia\u003c\/i\u003e is her first author-illustrated project. She lives in the Tuscan countryside with her husband and their two daughters, three cats, and a slightly daft hamster. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 28, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghoulia\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169752060039,"sku":"9781419732935","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b439d864a9b7f0d691df2ae1c38f1298.webp?v=1733343408","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/ghoulia-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}