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Araminta Spook #5
Ghostsitters
When Araminta’s almost-grown-up cousin comes to babysit she brings two naughty ghosts with her—another fun, kooky adventure in the Araminta Spookie series from Angie Sage, author of the New York Time s bestselling Septimus Heap series. If you’re looking for chapter books for kids ages 6-10, this series is a great choice. Aunt Tabby and Uncle Drac are heading off to Transylvania on Araminta's birthday—without Araminta. To make matters worse, Araminta will have a babysitter. When that sitter turns out to be Araminta's supercool cousin, Mathilda, things start to look up—except Mathilda shows up with two rowdy ghosts who destroy the house and ignore all the rules. Can Araminta come up with a Plan to get rid of these two bad ghosts once and for all?
224 pages, Hardcover
Published August 26, 2008
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Angie Sage
63 books3,278 followersAngie Sage (born 1952) is the author of the Septimus Heap series which includes Magyk, Flyte, Physik, Queste, Syren, Darke and Fyre. She also wrote the Todhunter Moon series, and the Magykal Papers, an additional book with extra information about Septimus' world. She is also the illustrator and/or writer of many children's books, and is the new writer of the Araminta Spookie series.
Angie Sage grew up in Thames Valley, London and Kent. Her father was a publisher. He would bring home blank books that she could fill with pictures and stories. Sage first studied medicine, but changed her mind and went to Art School in Leicester. There she studied Graphic Design and Illustration. She began illustrating books after college. Then she progressed to writing children stories, including toddler books and chapter books. Her first novel was Septimus Heap: Magyk. Angie Sage is married and has two daughters, Laurie and Lois.
Angie Sage grew up in Thames Valley, London and Kent. Her father was a publisher. He would bring home blank books that she could fill with pictures and stories. Sage first studied medicine, but changed her mind and went to Art School in Leicester. There she studied Graphic Design and Illustration. She began illustrating books after college. Then she progressed to writing children stories, including toddler books and chapter books. Her first novel was Septimus Heap: Magyk. Angie Sage is married and has two daughters, Laurie and Lois.
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September 7, 2020
Eleanor says: let’s rock this party! I would like to have a ghost birthday party. I’m also so glad Sir Horace got his castle back.
December 16, 2009
My kids loved all these books--we read them together. They are fun, funny, spooky, but not at all scary. There are friendly ghosts, a fun haunted house, pet bats, a vampire uncle, and two funny little girls as the main characters. The chapters aren't too long, so they are easy to read aloud.
March 22, 2020
Another fun one! :)
April 18, 2019
Minty's week is just not going right. Her Birthday is forgotten, her family leaves to go on an awesome vacation without her, Her best friend becomes best friends with Misty's awesome cousin and the twin ghosts that follow Mathilda are causing quite a bit of problems. Will Wanda and Minty be able to fix everything before their family gets home?
I really liked this story. Both the story and the illustrations were very cute. I initially started reading this series to judge what reading level they are (I have a house full of emerging reader's) and I ended up falling in Love. I can't wait to share this series with my little ones
I really liked this story. Both the story and the illustrations were very cute. I initially started reading this series to judge what reading level they are (I have a house full of emerging reader's) and I ended up falling in Love. I can't wait to share this series with my little ones
December 30, 2021
Brilliant
Another brilliant little story of spooky house and another adventure to be read, this collection is amazing to read if you like a ghost , spooky houses and great characters
Another brilliant little story of spooky house and another adventure to be read, this collection is amazing to read if you like a ghost , spooky houses and great characters
June 14, 2019
It was cute, just like the others in the series; though, it was rather predictable in the end. Still enjoyable!
November 5, 2021
Another good read.
August 2, 2022
Actual rating: 2.75
April 16, 2009
Reviewed by Cat for TeensReadToo.com
It isn't enough that Araminta and best friend, Wanda, are left behind during her birthday week just so Aunt Tabby, Uncle Drac, and Wanda's parents can explore the giant bat caves of Transylvannia.
Great Aunt Emilene has been "delayed," which means the girls are stuck with a worse babysitting prospect: Nurse Watkins. Thank goodness Araminta's cooler-than-cool cousin Mathilda shows up and convinces Nurse Watkins that Aunt Tabby wouldn't mind if she looked after the girls alone.
But Araminta and Wanda quickly realize there are worse things than having an old fuddy-duddy for a babysitter once they meet Ned and Jed, two young poltergeists Mathilda can't make go away.
The mischievous spirits aren't in Spookie Manor more than five minutes before wreaking all sorts of havoc. With resident ghost Sir Horace already on edge over the planned destruction of his old keep, it's not long before he's threatening to vacate the premises permanently. When Ned and Jed's antics lead to the discovery of a tarnished old ring hidden in Sir Horace's armor, the old ghost is beyond despair and out the door with the manor's other two ghosts (his page Edmond and faithful wold Fang) in tow.
Together Araminta, Wanda, and Mathilda must find the source of Horace's distress, save his keep, bring their ghosts home, convince their new guests Spookie Manor *isn't* where they want to settle permanently, and set the house back to rights - all before the grown-ups return from their trip.
With its light, humorous storytelling and quirky, engaging characters, GHOSTSITTERS gives young readers an entertaining escape into Araminta's world of paranormal excursions and hijinx.
It isn't enough that Araminta and best friend, Wanda, are left behind during her birthday week just so Aunt Tabby, Uncle Drac, and Wanda's parents can explore the giant bat caves of Transylvannia.
Great Aunt Emilene has been "delayed," which means the girls are stuck with a worse babysitting prospect: Nurse Watkins. Thank goodness Araminta's cooler-than-cool cousin Mathilda shows up and convinces Nurse Watkins that Aunt Tabby wouldn't mind if she looked after the girls alone.
But Araminta and Wanda quickly realize there are worse things than having an old fuddy-duddy for a babysitter once they meet Ned and Jed, two young poltergeists Mathilda can't make go away.
The mischievous spirits aren't in Spookie Manor more than five minutes before wreaking all sorts of havoc. With resident ghost Sir Horace already on edge over the planned destruction of his old keep, it's not long before he's threatening to vacate the premises permanently. When Ned and Jed's antics lead to the discovery of a tarnished old ring hidden in Sir Horace's armor, the old ghost is beyond despair and out the door with the manor's other two ghosts (his page Edmond and faithful wold Fang) in tow.
Together Araminta, Wanda, and Mathilda must find the source of Horace's distress, save his keep, bring their ghosts home, convince their new guests Spookie Manor *isn't* where they want to settle permanently, and set the house back to rights - all before the grown-ups return from their trip.
With its light, humorous storytelling and quirky, engaging characters, GHOSTSITTERS gives young readers an entertaining escape into Araminta's world of paranormal excursions and hijinx.
July 1, 2014
Ghostsitters In the final book of the Araminta Spookie series, Araminta and Wanda are going to be left home alone while all the adults go on a tour of a bat cave. Originally, Uncle Drac's creepy mother was supposed to come babysit but she no longer can make it. So Mahtilda decides to do it instead, but she doesn't come alone. Along with her she brought two ghosts, Ned and Jed, that follow her everywhere. Her parents are ghost removers and they removed Ned and Jed (two poltergeists) from a home after Mahtilda explained to them that haunting that house would be boring. Now Ned and Jed go everywhere with her and she can't get rid of them. Ned and Jed begin harassing Sir Horace to the point that he informs everyone that is will no longer be staying at Spookie House. Araminta and Wanda have to do whatever it takes to get Sir Horace to stay in Spookie House before it is too late! On top of everything else, Araminta's birthday is coming up and no one seems to care (except Uncle Drac of course)!
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September 18, 2009Ghostsitters is a neat little story that is a very light, fast-paced read. I really like the Araminta Spook series by Angie Sage. They are for younger readers but the storyline is interesting enough to keep me entertained.
I find Araminta to be such a funny character. She is clueless about so many things like in this book she had no idea what a pizza was. It was so cute.
The illustrations are really cool too. I find the way the people are drawn to be similar to Arnold of Hey Arnold, with the football shaped heads.
There were a couple of things that were meant to be a surprise but I guessed them part way through the story but that didn't stop me from enjoying it.
Overall, Ghostsitters is a neat little story that is entertaining and a very light and fast read that is mostly good for younger readers but it is a delightful story for anyone who is interested.
I'd recommend this one to anyone who likes ghosts and little mysteries.
I find Araminta to be such a funny character. She is clueless about so many things like in this book she had no idea what a pizza was. It was so cute.
The illustrations are really cool too. I find the way the people are drawn to be similar to Arnold of Hey Arnold, with the football shaped heads.
There were a couple of things that were meant to be a surprise but I guessed them part way through the story but that didn't stop me from enjoying it.
Overall, Ghostsitters is a neat little story that is entertaining and a very light and fast read that is mostly good for younger readers but it is a delightful story for anyone who is interested.
I'd recommend this one to anyone who likes ghosts and little mysteries.
December 4, 2012
This is the fifth and last book in the Araminta Spookie series by Angie Sage. I discovered this book at our local library and thought it might be a fun, spooky read for our oldest. She loved it and has read through the entire series very quickly. Now I'm just trying to catch up.
This story centers on Araminta's birthday and her adventures with Wanday while Brenda, Barry, Aunt Tabby and Uncle Drac away for the week. The story is entertaining and exciting and the deadpan humor is snort-out-loud funny. It's an easy read and I really enjoyed reading it. We are sad that there aren't any more books in this series. They were a lot of fun to read.
interesting quote:
"Things always look better when you have a Plan." (p. 32)
This story centers on Araminta's birthday and her adventures with Wanday while Brenda, Barry, Aunt Tabby and Uncle Drac away for the week. The story is entertaining and exciting and the deadpan humor is snort-out-loud funny. It's an easy read and I really enjoyed reading it. We are sad that there aren't any more books in this series. They were a lot of fun to read.
interesting quote:
"Things always look better when you have a Plan." (p. 32)
June 10, 2016
{My thoughts} – Araminta is excited because her birthday is coming up and she is looking forward to celebrating. However, her Aunt Tabby wins a contest and all the adults go on a trip leaving the children behind in the care of other adults.
It turns out that her Great Aunt can’t make it to babysit, but her cousin does. Her cousin and Wanda then plan a surprise prefer Araminta without her every figuring out a thing about it.
While Araminta is sad about not being able to celebrate her birthday the way she wanted to she decides to help Sir Horace. Sir Horace’s castle is up for auction and she’s determined to get it back for him.
The end of the book blends both situations together and wraps it all up in a neat little bow.
I am sure any child that likes a bit of mystery and paranormal mixed together can easily enjoy this series as much as I have been. I really am enjoying this series and am looking forward to starting the next book.
It turns out that her Great Aunt can’t make it to babysit, but her cousin does. Her cousin and Wanda then plan a surprise prefer Araminta without her every figuring out a thing about it.
While Araminta is sad about not being able to celebrate her birthday the way she wanted to she decides to help Sir Horace. Sir Horace’s castle is up for auction and she’s determined to get it back for him.
The end of the book blends both situations together and wraps it all up in a neat little bow.
I am sure any child that likes a bit of mystery and paranormal mixed together can easily enjoy this series as much as I have been. I really am enjoying this series and am looking forward to starting the next book.
October 7, 2013
Araminta Spookie is left at Spookie House while her Aunt and Uncle go to Transylvania to see the giant bats. Having Great Aunt Emilene as her babysitter is not how Araminta wished to spend her birthday, but it looks like that's what is happening. When cool cousin Mathilda comes instead, Araminta couldn't be more thrilled. Mathilda always dresses super stylish and is loads of fun to be around--the two ghosts she's brought along, eh, not so much. What will Araminta do to get rid of these rambunctious ghosts before they completely destroy Spookie House?
Although this is the fifth Araminta Spooky book, I didn't feel lost not having read any of the other books in the series. This is a fast-paced tale, perfect for reluctant readers. I'd recommend to fans of funny stories. My rating: C.
Although this is the fifth Araminta Spooky book, I didn't feel lost not having read any of the other books in the series. This is a fast-paced tale, perfect for reluctant readers. I'd recommend to fans of funny stories. My rating: C.
July 28, 2015
#4 Araminta Spooky series - children
Young Araminta is happy when Aunt Tabby and Uncle Drac win a trip to Transylvania. Araminta is happily planning activities and excursions with her friend Wanda that normally Aunt Tabby would not allow.
Aunt Tabby destroys Araminta's plans with news that there will be babysitter. :-( And worse, Great Aunt Emilene will babysit the girls. Araminta's visions of a bit more freedom get worse - her Great Aunt cannot come, so at the last minute, the dour and strict Nurse Watkins arrives.
The girls still have their version of spooky fun, with the house's ghostly Sir Horace (who lives inside a suit of armor). Two young poltergeists keep the girls on the run.
I liked 1-3 of this series better, but I'll keep reading it. It's quick, quirky and fun.
Young Araminta is happy when Aunt Tabby and Uncle Drac win a trip to Transylvania. Araminta is happily planning activities and excursions with her friend Wanda that normally Aunt Tabby would not allow.
Aunt Tabby destroys Araminta's plans with news that there will be babysitter. :-( And worse, Great Aunt Emilene will babysit the girls. Araminta's visions of a bit more freedom get worse - her Great Aunt cannot come, so at the last minute, the dour and strict Nurse Watkins arrives.
The girls still have their version of spooky fun, with the house's ghostly Sir Horace (who lives inside a suit of armor). Two young poltergeists keep the girls on the run.
I liked 1-3 of this series better, but I'll keep reading it. It's quick, quirky and fun.
February 13, 2012
Aunt Tabitha wins a contest that her and 3 others will get to see the bats in Transylvania. Araminta and Wanda hope they are one of the three, but alas the parents are going. Araminta is disappointed not only because her birthday is during this trip, but she loves bats and the Wizzard parents don't.
Great-aunt Emilene is scheduled to babysit, but because of a disasterous hair appointment, Araminta's cousin, Mathilda shoes up. Nurse Watkins babysits for one day because Great-aunt did not show up. Araminta is bummed, but life gets exciting when 2 poltergists follow the babysitter.
Great-aunt Emilene is scheduled to babysit, but because of a disasterous hair appointment, Araminta's cousin, Mathilda shoes up. Nurse Watkins babysits for one day because Great-aunt did not show up. Araminta is bummed, but life gets exciting when 2 poltergists follow the babysitter.
August 21, 2020
This was where I felt the need to say goodby to Araminta and the Spook house as this book was the last one that I owned and I didn't have anywhere near as much fun reading this one as I have the last four.
The story of Araminta and co being baby sat by the resident ghosts of Spook house with two invading poltergeists who just want to stay and cause a ruckus just didn't work for me.
2/5 Stars.
The story of Araminta and co being baby sat by the resident ghosts of Spook house with two invading poltergeists who just want to stay and cause a ruckus just didn't work for me.
2/5 Stars.
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March 17, 2011
Ghostsitters is about two girls named Arimata and Wanda and there parents are going on a trip to see bats. Arimata's grandamother was supposed to watch them but she had a hair emerency, it turned orange! So her nurse watched them, but Arimata's cousin talked the nurse into letting her watch the girls. She bring two ghosts with her named Ned and Jed, they tear the house up, but when their parents got back it was clean. In the end Ned and Jed ended up staying in a castle with one of their good ghosts. This book is really good and I think you should read it.
March 16, 2011
Genre: Modern day fantasy, fiction, young reader
Very fun book to read and I enjoyed it. Young readers will enjoy the details and fast pace. The descriptive writing is excellent. The black and white illustrations are detailed and help the reader to experience what is happening at Spookie House. This book is also part of a series which I think will make the reader want to continue on and see what else happens with the character or Araminta Spookie.
Very fun book to read and I enjoyed it. Young readers will enjoy the details and fast pace. The descriptive writing is excellent. The black and white illustrations are detailed and help the reader to experience what is happening at Spookie House. This book is also part of a series which I think will make the reader want to continue on and see what else happens with the character or Araminta Spookie.
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July 24, 2019"This was awesome" was the response we received when we closed the book. Over the two weeks it took us to read the book, there were lots of "uh-ohs" and giggles along the way. This is a book our daughter is recommending to her friends.
September 19, 2012
Another absurd and funny book in the Araminta series. I love Araminta's unique POV. The characters are amusing, if a little stereotypical, and it had a good story with an ending that Little Miss enjoyed so much she couldn't hold still. Maybe not the best choice for bedtime reading. But we've really enjoyed reading these together.
September 19, 2012
Another absurd and funny book in the Araminta series. I love Araminta's unique POV. The characters are amusing, if a little stereotypical, and it had a good story with an ending that Little Miss enjoyed so much she couldn't hold still. Maybe not the best choice for bedtime reading. But we've really enjoyed reading these together.
May 6, 2013
This is the last book of Arminta Spookie series. I liked this book because it was so hilarious and funny. It also had those mystery feelings. Arminta is growing up to be a good teenager. And she has some adventures like this. She likes these adventures. If I am in a same situation as her, I would be so glad.
January 26, 2016
I adored the people who come to stay with Wanda and Araminta while the adults go off to Transylvania for the Batty about Bats tour. Ned, Jed and Mathilda are just a wonderful extension to the mad-cap world of the Spooks and Wizzards. I adored Minty's surprise party too and even the horrid Nurse Watkins turns out to be not too bad after all.
January 24, 2009
this book is very fascinating. i love the ghost fight and how the two ghosts that araminta hates actually helped her. it shows that even though people may be annoying, or ghosts, you can still like them and be kind to them.
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June 2, 2010What I learned from this book is that if I want to find or get something I have to keep looking towards it and never give up...
By the way i'm on the last book, i read #1, #2, #3, #4, and i'm on book #5.
By the way i'm on the last book, i read #1, #2, #3, #4, and i'm on book #5.
November 25, 2011
I love this little series about a sort of spunky and funny Addams-family-like household. This installment is about the adults winning a trip abroad and leaving the kids in the care of a series of very unusual babysitters! Fun!
April 10, 2013
I would be mad if my mom and dad is not here with me on my birthday. Like Araminta. But I think that her cousin is like a lazy babysitter that don't really care about the children. I also think that Ted and Jed are so not helpful.
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