![]() ![]() ![]() It creates a real connection with the story and makes Leo all the more tangible to the reader. But what is an invisible ghost to do to stop a robber?īarnett immediately invites readers into his world by allowing them to suddenly “see” Leo with the first page turn. So he heads downstairs and that’s where he meets the robber who has entered Jane’s house. The two of them have a grand time playing together and she even gives him a sheet and pillow to sleep by his side. She thinks that Leo is just another of them and since Leo was so hated because he was a ghost, he doesn’t correct her. He is invisible to everyone until he meets Jane, a little girl with a lot of imaginary friends. After hearing how much they dislike him because he’s a ghost, Leo leaves his house and roams the city. When a new family moves into the house, Leo tries to be welcoming by bringing them tea, but the family is frightened of the floating tray. ![]() ![]() Most people can’t see Leo, because he’s a ghost, but if you are reading this book you are one of the special people who can see Leo. Leo has lived for a long time alone in his house. Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson ![]()
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