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Robert D. San Souci - Author
The boy’s hope of helping his family gives his night in the haunted house a practical aim, alongside the challenge of facing a frightening ghost.
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Talk about: What does the boy seem to understand about courage, and would you have approached the challenge differently?
Its folk-tale premise brings together family hopes, a test of courage and a supernatural threat, making it a chance to talk about what bravery means to the boy.
A frightening ghost and a night in a haunted house are central to the challenge; consider how your child responds to supernatural suspense.
What do you think the boy hopes to achieve for his family, and what might help someone face something frightening?
Read together and pause before or after the haunted-house challenge to let your child describe what feels frightening and what courage looks like.
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The Boy and the Ghost - Robert D. San Souci - Google Books
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Checked: 2 October 2026.
Relevant to: Courage in a frightening test
The boy and the ghost by Robert D. San Souci | Open Library
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Checked: 2 October 2026.
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