No Such Thing as Ghosts (Dragonbreath N 5)

Danny Dragonbreath is not afraid of ghosts… but Wendell might be.

When Danny’s skeptic dad dares him to spend Halloween night in a “haunted” house, he drags his best friend Wendell (a frog who believes in every ghost story) along for the ride. But what starts as a spooky joke quickly spirals into chaos: creepy noises, floating objects, and a mysterious figure that’s definitely not the wind. Are ghosts real? Danny’s not convinced… until the house itself seems to turn against them.

Ursula Vernon’s fifth Dragonbreath book blends laugh-out-loud humor with just enough chills to keep readers hooked. With comic-style art and snappy dialogue, Danny and Wendell tackle secret passages, paranormal theories, and a ghostly mystery that’s as ridiculous as it is thrilling. Wendell’s panic reaches new heights, Danny’s bravado gets tested, and their friendship? Let’s just say surviving a haunted house might require teamwork (and maybe a flashlight).

Perfect for ages 8–12, this installment delivers the series’ signature mix of adventure and absurdity. Think Scooby-Doo meets middle-school humor, with a dragon who’d rather eat candy corn than admit he’s scared. Ideal for Halloween reading, reluctant readers, or anyone who loves stories where the scares are silly and the heroes are hilariously imperfect.

Why readers love it:
✅ Spooky fun without the nightmares (perfect for younger readers!)
✅ Friendship tested by haunted hijinks and Wendell’s epic meltdowns
✅ Hybrid comic-chapter format for visual and reluctant readers
✅ A twisty mystery that’s equal parts clever and goofy