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Ghost That Came Alive

Vic Crume · 1975

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Ghost That Came Alive by Vic Crume. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Products & advertising, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Part of a branded children's publishing series.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is appropriate for early readers.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Ghostly appearances and unexplained events may feel spooky, but the available evidence suggests mild suspense rather than intense horror.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Main characters demonstrate curiosity despite the mystery.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination through the lens of a ghost story.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information suggests limited representation, but there is not enough detail to assess characters’ backgrounds or identities confidently.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Its main value appears to be encouraging reading, with little evidence of substantial factual or skills instruction.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters appear generally positive, helpful, and cooperative, though the available information gives few specific examples.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on friendship and overcoming fear through curiosity.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The available assessment suggests protagonists are curious and helpful, though there is too little detail to judge their development fully.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Ghost That Came Alive would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Ghost That Came Alive, and what caused that change?
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