The Hungry Ghost of Rue Orleans by Mary Quattlebaum
Schema: Ghosts, New Orleans, beignets
The story is set in New Orleans and is about a family who opens a restaurant that is haunted. Fred, the ghost is a little timid and all of his attempts to scare people off only make the place more interesting to them. The main character, Marie, a child of the new owner, figures out a way to make him stay and be happy. They make a messy room for him where he feels at home, and they make a dessert, Powdered Ghosts Puffs, in his honor. The illustrations support the text and will be enjoyed by children especially on Halloween.
Cause and Effect: Because Fred couldn’t have a messy place to stay, the effect was that he was planning to leave.
Because Fred made the food fly around, the effect was that the people in the restaurant liked the atmosphere even more.
Drawing Conclusions: How did Marie draw the conclusion that Fred would stay if they made him his own space?
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