The friendly ghost : A Halloween tale

📖 Story Overview

• The story follows three young children — Sam, Ben and May — who explore a mysterious ghost-house and meet a ghost named Boo, who turns out not to be scary but friendly.

• Boo is playful and kind, and rather than haunting or frightening the children, Boo wants to be their friend.

• The story uses the Halloween setting to create a light sense of mystery and fun, but it’s designed to be gentle and suitable for younger readers (ages ~4-8) rather than scary.

• Themes include friendship, courage (the children exploring something “spooky”), kindness (the ghost being friendly), and reassurance that things that seem scary might not be so after all.

✅ Why It Works for Kids

• It gives the Halloween vibe (ghosts, ghost-house) while keeping it friendly and reassuring rather than frightening.

• Helps children meet the idea of a “ghost story” in a safe space — the ghost is the helper rather than the threat.

• Encourages openness, making new friends, and challenging one’s fear of the unknown.

• Short, clear, and accessible for young readers with likely plenty of illustrations.