Books like Casper by Lisa Rojany-Buccieri
Whipstaff Manor in Maine invites a new presence when Dr. James Harvey, an afterlife therapist, arrives to offer guidance. Among the manor’s resident spirits is Casper, the friendly ghost who, upon meeting Dr. Harvey’s daughter Kat, finds himself drawn to her. The story explores the unusual relationship that blossoms between a living child and a spectral figure, while highlighting themes of friendship and the continuing connection between fathers and daughters.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lisa Rojany-Buccieri
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