{"product_id":"scritch-scratch-9781728232423","title":"Scritch Scratch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a teeth-chattering, eyes bulging, shuddering-and-shaking, chills-at-the-back-of-your-neck ghost story. I loved it!\"\u003c\/em\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eR.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of \u003cem\u003eSmall Spaces\u003c\/em\u003e and the Goosebumps series by R.L Stine comes a chilling ghost story based on real Chicago history about a malevolent spirit, an unlucky girl, and a haunting mystery that will tie the two together, from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of Locked Rooms\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaire has absolutely no interest in the paranormal. She's a scientist, which is why she can't think of anything worse than having to help out her dad on one of his ghost-themed Chicago bus tours. She thinks she's made it through when she sees a boy with a sad face and dark eyes at the back of the bus. There's something off about his presence, especially because when she checks at the end of the tour...he's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaire tries to brush it off, she must be imagining things, letting her dad's ghost stories get the best of her. But then the scratching starts. Voices whisper to her in the dark. The number 396 appears everywhere she turns. And the boy with the dark eyes starts following her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaire is being haunted. The boy from the bus wants something...and Claire needs to find out what before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick up \u003cem\u003eScritch Scratch\u003c\/em\u003e if you are looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA book for middle school students, 5th grade to 9th grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA story with a strong female protagonist that explores bravery, friendship, and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystery books for kids 9-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChilling ghost stories and ghost books for kids (perfect for Halloween!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical mysteries and Chicago history books for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lindsay Currie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/03\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.19h x 5.51w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781728232423\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e509940 \/ Scritch Scratch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurrie, Lindsay:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLindsay Currie is a #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and \u003cem\u003eIt's Watching.\u003c\/em\u003e She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale. When she's not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Lindsay or her books, please visit www.lindsaycurrie.com \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Lindsay Currie \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47284239499421,"sku":"9781728232423","price":19.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_4f72576d-adc3-4719-8ef2-9c0a7027df97.jpg?v=1759983141","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/scritch-scratch-9781728232423","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}