Ghost Squad Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
Ghost Squad has 32 chapters · 256 pages
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Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
How does the first chapter introduce Lucely Luna, her family, and the ghostly parts of her everyday life? Use details from the chapter to explain what makes her world unusual.See all 32 questions ↓
A printable reading journal for Ghost Squad: one question per chapter, with example answers.
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Ghost Squad questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 32 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
How does the first chapter introduce Lucely Luna, her family, and the ghostly parts of her everyday life? Use details from the chapter to explain what makes her world unusual.
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Chapter 2
What problem or worry begins to build for Lucely and her dad in this chapter? How does Lucely react to it?
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Chapter 3
What do you learn about Syd as Lucely's best friend? Describe two actions or words that show what kind of friend Syd is.
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Chapter 4
How does the author use spooky or mysterious details to create the mood in this chapter? Choose one detail and explain how it made you feel as a reader.
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Chapter 5
Why do Lucely and Syd decide to take a risk in this chapter? Do you understand their choice? Explain your thinking.
Example answer: I think Lucely and Syd take a risk because they want to protect the people and spirits they care about. They do not fully understand the danger yet, but they feel like they have to do something instead of just watching the problem get worse. I understand their choice because if my family were in trouble, I would want to help too. Still, I think they should have been more careful and asked more questions first.
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Chapter 6
Based on the strange events in this chapter, what do you predict might happen next? What clues helped you make that prediction?
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Chapter 7
What changes do Lucely notices about the spirits or magic around her? Why are these changes important to the story?
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Chapter 8
How would you describe Lucely's relationship with her father? Give an example from the chapter that shows their connection.
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Chapter 9
How does friendship help Lucely or Syd face something frightening in this chapter? What does this show about the theme of the story?
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Chapter 10
Choose an important word from this chapter that connects to ghosts, magic, or fear. What do you think it means, and how did the sentence help you understand it?
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Chapter 11
Do you think Lucely and Syd should have asked an adult for help sooner, or were they right to handle things themselves at first? Explain your opinion with evidence from the story.
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Chapter 12
What role does Babette play in this chapter? How does she change what Lucely and Syd know about their problem?
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Chapter 13
What new clue or piece of information changes the characters' plan in this chapter? How does it raise the stakes?
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Chapter 14
How does Lucely show courage in this chapter, even if she is scared? Explain the difference between being brave and not being afraid.
Example answer: Lucely shows courage because she keeps trying to help even when the situation is scary and confusing. She is not acting like everything is easy, but she does not give up. To me, being brave does not mean you never feel afraid. It means you feel afraid and still choose to do the right thing.
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Chapter 15
How does Lucely's family history matter to the events in this chapter? What does the chapter show about remembering the people we love?
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Chapter 16
What does the group learn about magic, spirits, or rules in this chapter? Why is that information useful?
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Chapter 17
Pick one unfamiliar or interesting word from this chapter. What do you think it means, and what context clues helped you figure it out?
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Chapter 18
Which choice made by Lucely, Syd, or another character seems the wisest in this chapter? Explain why you think it was a smart choice.
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Chapter 19
What obstacle gets in the way of the characters' plan in this chapter? How do they respond when things do not go smoothly?
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Chapter 20
What do you think the dangerous spirits want, based on what happens in this chapter? Use evidence from the story to support your idea.
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Chapter 21
What strengths does Syd bring to the ghost squad? Describe how her personality or skills help the group.
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Chapter 22
How does this chapter show the theme of taking responsibility for mistakes? What does a character do to try to make things right?
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Chapter 23
How does the setting make this chapter feel suspenseful? Describe where the characters are and why it matters.
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Chapter 24
Find a sentence or moment with strong sensory details or figurative language. How does the author's language help you imagine the scene?
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Chapter 25
What was the scariest, funniest, or most exciting moment in this chapter for you? Explain why that moment stood out.
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Chapter 26
What is the group's plan in this chapter, and what job does each important character seem to have? How prepared do they seem?
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Chapter 27
How do the characters show trust in one another during danger? Why is trust important for the ghost squad?
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Chapter 28
Before the final challenge, what do you predict could go wrong or right for Lucely and her friends? Explain the clues that guide your prediction.
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Chapter 29
How does the biggest conflict of the story change in this chapter? Describe an important action, choice, or discovery that affects the outcome.
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Chapter 30
What lesson about grief, love, or family do you think this chapter teaches? Use details from the story to explain your answer.
Example answer: I think this chapter teaches that loving someone does not stop just because they are gone. Lucely's connection to her family helps her understand that memories can be powerful and comforting. The story shows that grief can hurt, but it can also remind us how much people matter. I liked that the book treats family love as a kind of strength.
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Chapter 31
How satisfying is the ending for one character you care about? Explain what happens to that character and how you feel about it.
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Chapter 32
Looking back at the whole book, how has Lucely changed from the beginning to the end? What message do you think the author wants readers to remember?
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How to use this Ghost Squad reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 32 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Ghost Squad. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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