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6+years

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts

Authors: Katie and Kevin TsangIllustrator: Nathan Reed

Sick of being teased by school bully Ralph, Scaredy-Cat Sam, helped by his trusty sidekicks (and pet snake), transforms into an intrepid ghost hunter in this zany, laugh-out-loud mystery. With a winning mix of endearing characters, observational humour, witty asides and comic-style illustrations, it’s a super-fun, memorable read.

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  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Own Voice