It’s harder to get kids to read these days. Between TV, video games, and text messages, a lot of kids really miss out on the “joy of reading.” Fortunately, there are some books that not only can get kids reading again, but can also get kids excited to read. The Ghost Buddy book series is the perfect set of books to entertain the kids (or even the whole family!)
Not your Typical Ghost Story
Review by WiC Chick Brooke (with some comments/edits by The WiC Project)
Written by best-selling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, Ghost Buddy #1 Zero to Hero and Ghost Buddy #2 Mind if I Read Your Mind tell the story of on Billy Broccoli, an eleven-year-old boy, who lacks confidence in himself and his ability to make friends. In Ghost Buddy #2 Mind if I Read Your Mind, Billy is stumped about what talent he has to demonstrate at the Speak Out Challenge. After spending a whole evening thinking of it, he decides to practice reciting the alphabet backwards until he is able to do it in under 15 seconds. He practices for hours, and finally accomplishes it. However, the Hoove decides that this talent is boring and will not help Billy look cool, let alone win the challenge. Hoover comes up with a grand scheme to help Billy win the competition: he will help Billy “read minds”.
I love that the series is so unique and engaging. Usually stories involving ghosts are scary stories, but this one is a fun twist on the typical ‘ghost’ story. The books kept my tween (and me!) interested and wanting to know what was going to happen next. The storyline is wonderful. The characters were funny and endearing. My daughter and I were eager to read the books and finished them quickly. It’s a perfect combination of fun as well as learning lessons about friendship along the way. We are looking forward to the third installment in the series, How to Scare the Pants Off Your Pets.
To add the Ghost Buddy series to your family’s book collection, you can purchase Ghost Buddy #1 Zero to Hero and Ghost Buddy #2 Mind if I Read Your Mind online from Amazon for just $5.99 each.
About Ghost Buddy #2: Mind If I Read Your Mind?
Billy and Hoover are back in the hilarious new series from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver!
It’s time for Moorepark Middle School’s annual Speak Out Challenge, and Billy Broccoli thinks he’s got it made. With his best friend Hoover Porterhouse—the ghost with the most—by his side, Billy’s got the competition in the bag. Who wouldn’t vote for a demonstration on mind reading?
But when Billy lands a spot on the sixth-grade team, he starts spending more time with his new teammates than he does with Hoover. And the Hoove plays second fiddle to no one! If Billy’s not careful, his secret weapon might just vanish into thin air, leaving Billy to pick up the pieces of a demonstration-day disaster!
The WiC Project Ghost Buddy #2: Mind If I Read Your Mind? Giveaway
The Prize:
Three winners will each receive a copy of the new Ghost Buddy #2: Mind If I Read Your Mind?.
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Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
Cindy Holda says
August 29, 2012 at 4:36 pmThanks for this giveaway! 🙂
Maggie C says
August 29, 2012 at 4:37 pmMy 6 year old daughter LOVES to read – I’m entering to win for her!
Cindy Holda says
August 29, 2012 at 4:38 pmOops! Yes, my sons like (sort of) to read. One of them is dyslexic and the other one reads all the time.
Dawn Grube says
August 29, 2012 at 4:41 pmLove to have new books in the classroom, especially from such exciting authors!
Melissa Toftee says
August 29, 2012 at 4:41 pmI read to my children, all kinds of books! They like to pretend to read, even though half the time the books are upside down lol!
debbie says
August 30, 2012 at 7:46 amYes, and I would say all different kinds of books.
Marthalynn says
August 30, 2012 at 10:47 amMy son and I both love to read and he loves everything from animals to poetry and everything in between!
Megan says
August 30, 2012 at 11:54 amI like to read – I enjoy all kinds of books, but especially fantasy/fairy tale type things.
Heather Poindexter says
August 30, 2012 at 1:47 pmI read all the time, mostly paranormal.
ivy arrington says
August 30, 2012 at 5:40 pmMy kids love to read and take turns reading to the baby.
Debbie Welchert says
August 30, 2012 at 8:00 pmI love to read lots of scarry books, true stories.
Sheryl says
September 1, 2012 at 12:37 pmMy son loves history books especially those dealing with the Civil War.
Donna George says
September 1, 2012 at 11:25 pmI love to read to my son and my students
Mary @SweepingMe says
September 3, 2012 at 11:51 pmWe love all types of books but mystery is my daughters favorite.
hilda torres says
September 4, 2012 at 12:55 amMy son loves scary type books like goosebumps so i know he will like this one.
Amy Kathryn says
September 4, 2012 at 1:36 amlove to read..as do my kids. I love true crime books.
Vicki Wurgler says
September 4, 2012 at 10:13 amI love to read mostly mysteries
Michelle says
September 4, 2012 at 11:08 amMy kids would love this!!
denise says
September 4, 2012 at 2:46 pmlove to read. I’ll read most anything, but romance is my main genre to read. my boys are readers, too.
Estelle S says
September 4, 2012 at 6:26 pmI like to read mystery books.
Tami Valentine says
September 4, 2012 at 7:45 pmwe love to read books. Each child like to read different ones: my daughter likes fantasy and my oldest son likes fiction.
rebeka deleon says
September 4, 2012 at 8:49 pmmy kids love me reading to them. i would give this to my lil’ brother and i like sci-fi books the most.
Ellen Levickis says
September 5, 2012 at 10:49 amI am the reader of the family. We like to read just about anything but romances.
nannypanpan says
September 5, 2012 at 10:50 pmmy son loves when i read to him books about trains
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Wendi Scharrer says
September 5, 2012 at 11:57 pmYes my kids like to read. I like to read gardening books.
felecia says
September 6, 2012 at 11:22 amI love to read to my child. She loves Peanuts books!
Tabathia B says
September 6, 2012 at 9:11 pmYes she does and I enjoy romance books (contemporary and historical), mystery, thrillers, some paranormal, etc
april yedinak says
September 7, 2012 at 4:08 pmI love to read and so do my 2 younger children.
Paul T/Pauline T says
September 7, 2012 at 4:12 pmMy daughters love to read and their favorites are Dork’s Diary and Diary of a Wimpy Kid – – – Paul T/Pauline T aka Paul Tran….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
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September 7, 2012 at 4:14 pmFollowed on RSS…Google reader subscriber …as Paul T / Pauline T (Paul Tran…pls use emscout9 at hotmail dot com instead of gmail to contact me)
cynthia says
September 8, 2012 at 10:58 pmi love to read all kinds of stuff
Brittany Poole says
September 9, 2012 at 12:23 amMy son and I both like to read. I like to read fiction.
Julie Lynn Bickham says
September 9, 2012 at 11:56 amMy daughter and I love to read, my daughter enjoys mystery books.
rochelle johnson says
September 9, 2012 at 12:19 pmyes, my son loves any book with a superhero in it. lol
Diane Baum says
September 9, 2012 at 12:58 pmMy sons would love these
Vanessa Dalton says
September 10, 2012 at 9:08 pmYes my son loves goosebumps series.
javeta acker says
September 10, 2012 at 9:43 pmI love to read and so does my son. he loves mysterys,science fiction,and all kinds
Susan Smith says
September 11, 2012 at 12:07 pmI love reading nonfiction and my son likes reading Harry Potter series
Jason says
September 11, 2012 at 12:29 pmThey love to read a good mystery
Ed Nemmers says
September 11, 2012 at 3:17 pmThis would be for my nieces!
Michelle Little says
September 11, 2012 at 3:56 pmEveryone in my house like to read everything from preschool learning book to my horror/thrillers.
Gianna says
September 11, 2012 at 6:29 pmWe love funny stories.
Brooke C says
September 11, 2012 at 7:17 pmMy son loves action books
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
September 11, 2012 at 9:32 pmEveryone in our house loves to read preteen books.
jeanne conner says
September 11, 2012 at 9:45 pmWe love pop up books
Nicole C. says
September 11, 2012 at 11:14 pmMe and my daughter love to read!!
June Ebinger says
September 12, 2012 at 3:36 amWE LOVE TO READ ABOUT DINOSAURS
Ann Fantom says
September 12, 2012 at 8:52 amMy daughter LOVES to read. Right now she is into Captain Underpants series of books
Erin Cook says
September 12, 2012 at 9:17 amI red to my five year old all the time and my eight year old loves Amelia Bediela books
Heather Freeman says
September 12, 2012 at 9:45 amI love to read, many things, esp. mysteries.
Tammy Sigond says
September 12, 2012 at 11:11 amlove to read lots of different genres lately paranormal romances
christal c w says
September 12, 2012 at 11:56 amwe love to read, I read true crime and bio and auto bios she reads anything about animals
Saver Sara says
September 12, 2012 at 1:45 pmWe love to read all types of books and makes sure to read every single day!
susan smoaks says
September 12, 2012 at 1:52 pmour son loves to read and so do i!
Kerrie Mayans says
September 12, 2012 at 3:11 pmYes, my kids do like to read. My daughters like fantasy and mystery books and my son likes action, sports and science books.
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Jennifer Peaslee says
September 12, 2012 at 3:26 pmI enjoy reading crime and suspense books
Joana A says
September 12, 2012 at 6:48 pmwe love to read
Penny B W says
September 12, 2012 at 8:28 pmWe love to read together! He is in Kindergarten, so we are currently reading easy chapter books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
kelly nicholson says
December 25, 2012 at 7:18 pmmaybe ext christmas they will have a new edition!..thanks
Sherry J says
February 25, 2013 at 6:19 pmLove to read,thanks for the post.
Ari says
March 22, 2013 at 12:02 amI know that kids usually like intriguing stories (most of the time mysteries) that can really capture their attention and want them to seek out more information! Books like Ghost Buddy 2 is probably just the type of book that would really grab a young reader’s mind and allow for imagination to flow and instill an eagerness to learn more!