Fairytale Friday: Spooky Edition 👻🎃
The Last Haunt 👻
As October ends, we bid farewell to spooky season with What’s a Ghost Going to Do? by Jane Thayer, illustrated by Seymour Fleishman. Published in 1966 by William Morrow & Company in New York, this heartwarming tale follows Gus, a ghost faced with a haunting dilemma: the only house he’s ever known is about to be torn down.
What’s a ghost to do when his home (and haunt) is disappearing? With kindness, courage, and a touch of ghostly charm, Gus finds his way forward, reminding readers that even endings can lead to new beginnings.
Jane Thayer (1904-2005) was the pen name for American children’s author Catherine Woolley, who wrote 86 books, many now considered classics. Seymour Fleishman (1918-2012) was a prolific commercial artist and illustrator of over 80 children’s books, four of which he also authored.
As we close the chapter on our Spooky Edition of Fairytale Friday, What’s a Ghost Going to Do? reminds us that even when the pumpkins fade and the candy is gone, the magic of good stories lingers, like a friendly ghost.
🎃👻 Until next time, may your shelves stay enchanted and your spirits bright! 📚✨
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---Melissa (taking notes from the witches’ spellbook, but only the nice spells), Distinctive Collections Library Assistant
