![]() ![]() ![]() Part snarky comedy, part feel-good tale, the book offers enough laughs to be a solid readaloud, and its lack of scary moments makes it a good choice for kids who prefer their ghost stories scream-free. Ages 4–8. Detailed art by Atkinson ( Where Oliver Fits) mirrors the story’s energy through architectural cross-sections and explanatory diagrams. ![]() Photographs in the boy’s room create empathy within Simon (“Looks like Chester gets transferred a lot, just like me”), and he repents the next day, offering to share Chester’s chores. Will he be in the mane of a unicorn The tentacle of a pirate squid The helmet of an astronaut When he finally goes in search of his perfect place, he finds that trying to fit in is a lot harder than he thought. ![]() Mike Erskine-Kellie (Goodreads Author), Susan McLennan (Goodreads Author), Cale Atkinson (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 3.72 avg rating 188 ratings published 2020 2 editions. Oliver has always dreamed about where he will fit. His transfer to a new haunting residence, his first house, is complicated by the arrival of Chester, a brown-skinned child who is thrilled by Sir Simon’s presence and yearns to “be a ghost with you.” Simon ropes Chester into doing his varied haunting tasks by touting them as privileges, Tom Sawyer–style: “First chore, er, I mean activity, is spooky animal sounds!” But Chester isn’t so good at haunting, and Simon becomes uneasy about his trickery. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Sir Simon Spookington has haunted a boat, a bus stop, and a pizza pie, among other spots. ![]()
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