It's a cute story. The banter between Alexander and Blossom is sure to bring a smile, and despite her slight disregard for the rules, Blossom's wit, confidence and quick thinking makes her a desirable role model
Ghosts I Have Been
(1977, Fiction - Historical fiction, Written by Richard Peck)
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Peck combines shivery horror with slapstick humor.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Ghosts I Have Been was written by Norah Caroline Piehl
Parents need to know that although there are definitely some darker moments here (a scene involving a hanging comes to mind), rest assured that they're presented in a non-threatening, age-appropriate manner.
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Book Summary
Blossom Culp used to get her kicks by dressing up as a ghost. When she starts seeing real ghosts, though, Blossom discovers her supernatural powers aren't just fun and games. Richard Peck combines shivery horror with slapstick humor in a thoroughly engrossing story centered on a spunky, unforgettable heroine.
Is It Any Good?
Just as Beverly Cleary did with Ramona (who appeared in Henry Huggins), Richard Peck makes Blossom Culp, a supporting character in The Ghost Belonged to Me, the heroine of its sequel. It's a wise choice, too; Blossom stole many scenes in the earlier novel, and her funny, matter-of-fact narration enables GHOSTS I HAVE BEEN to include scarier moments without losing its lightheartedness. It's a rare book that could include a ghost who hangs herself and then serves tea, but this novel pulls it off.
Blossom's unique voice frequently sets this skillful balance. Wryly observant of early 20th-century manners, fiercely independent but secretly eager to belong, Blossom tells her story as she lives her life, with common sense and humor. Neither a knife-throwing ghost nor the sudden fame that follows her Titanic vision fazes Blossom. The episodic plot filled with endearing supporting characters is similar to novels written a hundred years ago. The language is old-fashioned, too ("Whether you be born with the Gift or attain it is often debated"), and is an excellent stepping-stone for kids ready to jump into classic literature.
Publisher’s Details
Publisher: Puffin, Publication date: 1/1/1977
Number of pages: 214, Price: $5.99 (paperback)
Read Alone: 9+
Number of pages: 214, Price: $5.99 (paperback)
Read Alone: 9+
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- Good role models
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GOOD FOR 10 AND UP
I think its a GOOD BOOK FOR DURING THE HALLOWEEN TIME.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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Heroine and some historical knowledge
This book has always been a personal favorite of mine. I have re-read it several times, and I love how Blossom is a heroine with thoughts before her time. She is smart, witty, and spunky, and is very much a feminist with no boundaries. She is a heroine to all young girls, and gives some information on the American and British 1910s as well as the Titanic.
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