Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts!: questions to ask and activities to try
Sam Wu is NOT afraid of ghosts (he says). Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts! is a funny illustrated story about fears and bravery.
What age is it for? Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts! is best for ages 6–10. Good for: Pretending not to be scared.
Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts! (Katie and Kevin Tsang and Nathan Reed)
- Age
- 6-10
- Best for
- Pretending not to be scared
Read a chapter at a time. Talk about pretending not to be scared, and what real bravery is.
What it helps with
- Fears and pretending
- What bravery really is
- Family and friends
- Humour
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What happened at the Space Museum?”
- “Why does Sam want to look brave?”
- “How did he try to catch a ghost?”
- “What is he really scared of?”
- “Is it OK to be scared?”
- “What are you scared of?”
5-minute activities to try together
Ghost trap
Design a (silly) ghost trap.
Brave ladder
Draw a ladder of small steps to face a fear.
Free printables: Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts! worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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