50 pages 1 hour read

Lindsay Currie

Scritch Scratch

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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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.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

HL610L

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Children's Literature

Themes

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Life/Time: The Past

Relationships: Teams

Topics

Religion / Spirituality