About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to navigate the difference between outward appearances and inner character, or when they need a boost of confidence in their own observational skills. Set in the American West, it follows young Opie, who is paid in tickets to a 'ghost-raising' instead of the cash he needs. While the premise involves a spooky spectacle, the heart of the story is about Opie's integrity and his ability to see through a fraud. It is a perfect choice for elementary readers who enjoy a fast-paced mystery but might be intimidated by longer novels. Parents will appreciate how the story models quick thinking and bravery without being overly dark, making it an ideal bridge into historical fiction and tall tales.
