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Scritch Scratch

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Lindsay Currie

Scritch Scratch

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

HL610L

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Super Short Summary

In Scritch Scratch by Lindsay Currie, 12-year-old Claire Koster, a science enthusiast, reluctantly helps her ghost-obsessed father on his Chicago ghost tour, only to find herself haunted by a mysterious boy from the past. To solve this ghostly mystery, Claire teams up with friends, unravels historical secrets, and faces personal challenges, ultimately seeking to bring peace to the restless spirit.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Challenging

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,122 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lindsay Currie's Scritch Scratch receives acclaim for its engaging ghost story, relatable characters, and well-woven historical elements, making it a great read for middle-grade audiences. However, some readers feel the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it effectively blends spookiness with emotional depth, offering both thrills and heartwarming moments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Scritch Scratch?

A reader who enjoys Scritch Scratch by Lindsay Currie is typically a middle-grade student who loves spooky mysteries and historical themes. Fans of Goosebumps by R.L. Stine and The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman will find this ghostly tale, set in Chicago, particularly engaging.

4.3

5,122 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

HL610L

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