Ever since Dennis father died, a parade of friendly ghosts has been passing through his bedroom. So he isnt surprised when the ghost of his Uncle Arvie shows up. But Arvie seems to want something from Dennis. How Dennis figures out how to please his ghost is a funny yet touching story of love, loss, confusion, and understanding. n nNewbery Medal winner and master storyteller Sharon Creech spins a wonderfully funny and tender tale.n nAs nine-year-old Dennis confronts the ghost of his uncle Arvie, Arvies eccentric antics and wonderful wordplay keep the reader laughing. But at its tender heart, the story reveals the holes left in our lives when we lose the ones we love.n nEver since nine-year-old Denniss dad died, a veritable parade of ghosts has been passing through his bedroom. When the ghost of his uncle Arvie blows into his room on a warm breeze, Dennis isnt surprised, but Uncle Arvie is the first ghost who wants something from Dennis.n nDennis would love to help Uncle Arvie, but he cant quite understand what Uncle Arvie is asking for. What, for example, is Fraggle pin Heartfoot a wig pasta? Dennis has to find out, because this is one ghost who isnt going to leave until he gets what he came for.n nUncle Arvies antics and Denniss attempts to please his ghost form the heart of this touching story.n