The Literacy Bridge - Large Print - The Ghost of Cutler Creek [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Cynthia DeFelice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2005 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: The Literacy Bridge - Large Print

An ALA Best Book

Her friend Dub must be right: Allie Nichols is a "ghost magnet." She has hardly laid the last spirit to rest when she's sure that another one is trying to reach her. But how can Allie help a ghost who won't speak? All she has to go on is a sound - a sort of whine - and a smell. Allie is baffled - until she figures out why the ghost showed up.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6--Sixth-grader Allie Nichols, first introduced in The Ghost of Fossil Glen (Farrar, 1998), returns with her friend Dub for her third adventure. The 11-year-old is a ghost magnet, but in the past her encounters have been with deceased humans. This time, she is dealing with a dog, which makes communication rather difficult. Allie is elated when she is asked to dog-sit for Hoover, her beloved teacher's pet. When the animal is stolen, Allie is distraught. She soon believes that her ghost dog, Hoover's kidnapping, and the mysterious deaths of puppies at the local pet store are all connected. Allie suspects that the new boy in town, L. J. Cutler, and his menacing father may be running a puppy mill, and she must convince her parents and the local authorities of her suspicions. DeFelice has created a suspenseful tale that will leave readers rapidly turning pages to learn Hoover's fate. The pacing is good and Allie and Dub are likable characters. Mystery fans will not be disappointed.--Linda Zeilstra Sawyer, Skokie Public Library, IL
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From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. In this follow-up to The Ghost of Fossil Creek (1998) and The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs (2001), sixth-grader Allie Nichols once again follows a ghost's lead through a thrilling mystery. As in previous titles, Allie is a "ghost magnet" whose specters contact her to help them resolve painful stories. This time, her ghost doesn't speak; instead, it relies on imagery and scent--a recurring, unpleasant "poopy smell," to be exact. It doesn't take long for Allie to realize that her new ghost is a dog, and its heartbreaking tale somehow links to a rough, rude new classmate and his scary, belligerent dad. The gripping story of animal (and child) abuse will hook fans of the series and newcomers alike. DeFelice maintains the supernatural suspense at just the right clip until the satisfying conclusion, and Allie's sidekick, Dub, offers plenty of real-world banter and support. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 207 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press; 1 edition (January 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786271906
• ISBN-13: 978-0786271900
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,009,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read the Ghost of Cutler Creek! (the best book in the world), April 22, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Ghost of Cutler Creek (Ghost Mysteries) (Hardcover)

This book is the best. First you have to read the first two books, The Ghost of Fossil Glen and The Ghost and Mrs.Hobbs, which are also the best books in the world. Allie comes back to face another ghost. Is this one evil or good? How can she tell if the ghost can only bark, whimper and fetch. Yup, Allie's new ghost is a dog. Once her teacher, Mr.Henry asks her to dog sit his dog Hoover, Hoover disappeares. Is the death of the ghost dog, the disappearence of Hoover and the deaths of the puppies at the local pound connected? To find out read this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ghost Read with a Humane Side, April 3, 2011

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Sandra K. Stiles (Sarasota, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ghost of Cutler Creek (Ghost Mysteries) (Paperback)

I love books written by Cynthia DeFelice. I've always been a fan of ghost stories so hers are perfect for me to recommend to my students. Allie is a young girl who hears and sees ghosts. No one believes her except her friend Dub. This time she is haunted by a whine that sounds like a dog. How in the world is she to help a ghost dog if he can't speak to her? Her fears that it is a dog is validated when her brother must be taken to the hospital with an allergic reaction to something. The only thing he is allergic to is dogs. That is why they don't have one. Allie and Dub set out to try to help the dog and find out that not all so called dog lovers and sellers truly are dog lovers. For some it is all about the money. Read "The Ghost of Cutler Creek" and find out how this mystery is solved. It is the perfect book for those who love ghost mysteries but not the ones that leave them with nightmares.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars book review for humane education, September 19, 2010

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Susan G. Good "obsessed knitter" (Wilmington, DE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ghost of Cutler Creek (Ghost Mysteries) (Paperback)

I purchased this book because it was on the HEAR (Humane education awareness through reading) recommended reading list. I am a HEAR volunteer as well as a teammate of my dogs in a pet therapy READ program. It is an engaging story with an excellent message woven throughout. It's a bit long and involved for my purpose, but for the kids in your life (or even for you adults) - it's a hit!