Ghost Friends Forever #1
#1 of 2 in Ghost Friends Forever Series
What’s inside...
A new Charmz series featuring teenage ghostbusters learning about (after)life and love! Sophia Campos is only just getting used to her new life with her divorced dad and managing their business of helping ghosts, when she meets a ghost girl who changes everything. Not because she's a ghost but because of what it brings out in Sophia. Soon her brother, her best friend, her old crush Jake, and her parents are all entangled together on solving the case of the dead girl. Because she's not just any average ghost girl. She also holds a piece of the puzzle to something Sophia cares about very much: what was the paranormal event that caused her parents to split up in the first place? GFFs brings together YALSA-nominated writer Monica Gallagher and rising star Kata Kane. For fans of Nancy Drew and Scooby-Doo.
Character compass
Sophia Campos
Whitney
Jake
Manny Campos
Discussion points
How do you think Sophia felt when she discovered her gift of seeing ghosts? Can you relate to her feelings?
Why is it important for Sophia to help ghosts? What does that teach us about helping others?
What would you do if you were in Sophia's shoes and met a ghost for the first time?
How do the characters in the story show courage and kindness? Can you give examples from your own life?
What did you learn about friendship and trust from Sophia’s adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings as they relate to Sophia's experiences. Draw parallels between the book's themes and real-life situations to make the conversation more relatable. Ask your child to imagine alternative scenarios or endings to stimulate their creative thinking. Compliment your child’s insights to boost their confidence in expressing opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Diversity
Explanation: The book explores friendships between characters from different backgrounds and even realms, showing children that friendships can transcend differences.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect people who may come from different cultures, backgrounds, or have different experiences.
Example Lesson: Facing Fears
Explanation: The protagonists confront spooky and unknown entities, which metaphorically teaches children about overcoming their own fears.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to face their personal fears, whether it's trying out a new activity or facing challenges at school.
Example Lesson: Value of Teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the story often collaborate to solve mysteries and problems, highlighting the importance of working together.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to cooperate with others in group settings like school projects or team sports, fostering an environment of mutual respect and collective effort.
Example Lesson: Understanding Loss
Explanation: Characters in the book deal with themes of loss and memory, which can help children process and understand the concept of loss in real life.
Real-World Application: This can help children manage their emotions and develop empathy when they or someone they know experiences a loss.