The first is a library book from my childhood that I checked out often. It was about a dragon, who perhaps couldn’t shoot fire? But then I think he learned how to shoot fireworks instead? There was probably a little prince involved, I can’t remember the details. But I loved that book. The publication date must’ve been somewhere from late 50s to early 70s. All the illustrations were in gray and purple and white. Very 60s chic. The second book was a middle grade spooky Book about a little girl who makes friends with the ghost girl whose lives in her backyard. Or perhaps up in the attic? Anyway, there’s an iconic scene where the little girl who is alive is trying to eat blackberries, and the ghost girl obviously can’t eat them. The twist in the book is when you realize that the little ghost girl was killed in a fire in her house, and is still haunting that space. It was such a great book, I checked it out from the library often! Anyways, any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you so much!
Lost Classics of Teen Lit: Name That Book! 