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Sid Fleischman’s short adventure blends Western grit with a touch of paranormal humor. When Professor Pepper offers Opie tickets to ghost‑raising sessions instead of the usual nickel, the boy turns the strange payment into a profitable opportunity by helping to stop a bank robbery amid thick, mysterious fog.
The story highlights classic Western themes—robbers and outlaws, dusty towns, and the clash between ordinary life and supernatural whims—while delivering a lighthearted plot that showcases the clever resourcefulness of its young protagonist.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sid Fleischman
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