Curtis Palmer-Moreno

## Relationships

**Curtis Palmer-Moreno** is a main protagonist of the series. He befriends Ruben and Chevon, and Donna joins along as they form a secret group to solve Ghostwriter's mysteries.

He appears in the first two seasons of the show in order to assist Ruben, Chevon and Donna by finishing Ghostwriter's unfinished business.
He is a starring character portrayed by Justin Sanchez.

## Personality

The most popular kid in school and star basketball player. He appears to be the perfect kid, but you soon realize he has dyslexia and struggles like everyone else.

Curtis Palmer-Moreno, the wide-eyed student of the group, possesses an array of admirable qualities. Renowned as the star basketball player of the school's esteemed basketball team, Curtis showcases his athletic prowess on and off the court. He establishes himself as an individual capable of excelling in multiple domains. Moreover, Curtis's sociable nature allows him to maintain an expansive friend group and cultivate a deep bond with a loyal best friend, illustrating his innate ability to connect with others.

However, beneath the façade of perfection lies the truth of Curtis's dyslexia, which poses challenges in his academic journey. With perseverance and support, he gradually learns to navigate his dyslexia and develop strategies to overcome academic obstacles. This struggle not only showcases Curtis's determination but also highlights the importance of embracing one's differences and seeking growth despite setbacks.

In addition to his dyslexia, Curtis harbors trust issues that manifest in his interactions with others. Instances with individuals such as Chevon and The Camarillo Kid have left him wary and cautious, leading to a guarded demeanor. Curtis tends to find an ego boost when proven correct, hinting at a potential vulnerability lurking beneath his confident exterior. Furthermore, he strongly dislikes being degraded, especially within the context of school and sports, which may stem from his desire to maintain a positive self-image.

Through Curtis's journey, we witness a complex individual who embodies both strengths and vulnerabilities. Despite his dyslexia and trust issues, Curtis's perseverance, social prowess, and dedication to his passions enable him to navigate challenges, grow as an individual, and establish meaningful connections with those around him.

## Biography

### Season One

In a random introduction, Curtis is seen walking down the school's hallways with his friends. Mysteriously, Ruben's skateboard moves itself and pushes his can of soup to move forward causing Curtis to fall down only for his shooting arm thus injuring it. This makes the origin of an unsteady relationship between them.

When walking home from school, him and Donna stroll past Village Books but the door mysteriously opens. They enter due to Donna needing a new book. Ruben spots him and hides at his presence. When he and everyone else gather in a room, Ruben tries to go away but a chair blocks his path and he spills Donna's juice. Suddenly, the words "HELLO" are written in the orange juice. Him and Donna exit the bookstore due to this. This is one of the strange events that happen in which a weird rabbit appears only Curtis, Donna, Chevon and Ruben can see. Putting the pieces together, this is all part of the first mission the ghost has given him, Chevon, Donna, and Ruben. During this, Curtis receives his test results and he failed. The White Rabbit crumbles up his paper and Mr. Saunders, his history teacher, is disappointed in this thinking Curtis did it.

When the crew is about to go to the bookstore, the principal stops Curtis and informs him that Mr. Saunders revealed Curtis's recent test grade to her. Curtis promises to improve, but until then, he is suspended from the basketball team. And to explain his absence from the team, he lies and says his shoulder is injured. ("Ghost in Wonderland, Part 1")

After solving the mission, all four kids decide to be friends and solve more mysteries the ghost gives them. As the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland all return to the book. When Donna and Curtis are about to leave the bookstore, a mysterious gush of wind brings everyone to a room in which Ghostwriter urgently types "HELP ME" on a typewriter, leaving them puzzled. They all leave this for the time being. ("Ghost in Wonderland, Part 2")

The next day, when their father announces he wants to redecorate the apartment, Donna is eager for this, but Curtis disagrees, sparking an argument that escalates over Curtis' bathroom habits. When George reveals he took time off work to attend Curtis' game, Curtis lies about a shoulder injury, claiming he won't be playing.

In Mr. Saunders' class, Curtis approaches his teacher about his low grade and tries to convince him to change it, mentioning their shared experience in sports. However, Mr. Saunders explains that school policy prohibits grade changes and informs Curtis that he will no longer be able to play basketball. Frustrated but determined, Curtis proposes a solution to retake the test to improve his grade, only to have his idea rejected as unfair to other students.

When the crew discovers Mowgli, they utilize him to find Spinoza. After hitting a dead end, the group agrees to continue their search the next day. Curtis invites Mowgli to his home, where his father offers to make sandwiches, and Donna seizes the opportunity to communicate with their frustrated dog, Rocco. However, back at the apartment, Donna and Curtis are taken aback when they discover that Rocco can speak in a charming French accent. The situation quickly escalates as Rocco takes offense to being called a "little wolf" by Mowgli, leading to a heated clash between the two before Rocco dramatically storms out.

In a surprising turn of events, Mowgli unexpectedly appears in Curtis' classroom and climbs onto Mr. Saunders' table. Despite Curtis's frantic attempts to signal Mowgli to get down, nobody, including the teacher, notices his presence. Thinking on his feet, Curtis quickly relates to a character from a book being discussed, successfully diverting attention from Mowgli. After class, Curtis seeks an explanation from Mowgli, and they encounter a snake named Mr. Slithers, who surprises Curtis with her female voice. Actually named Joan, the snake advises Curtis to approach retaking his test with honesty and sincerity. ("The Jungle Ghost, Part 1")

Donna and Curtis later brainstorm ideas for designing their apartment. Donna suggests a hanging chair from the ceiling, but he disagrees and proposes a new gaming center that is only available at his mom's house. George suggests finding something that caters to everyone's interests.

Curtis musters up the courage to approach Mr. Saunders at school and admits that he hadn't studied for the test. With sincerity, he expresses his genuine desire to improve his study habits and learn the material properly. Touched by Curtis's honesty and determination, Mr. Saunders decides to give him another chance.

As the crew is preparing for the pet adoption event they came up with, Curtis is absent and takes the chance to study properly for his rewrite. Meanwhile, Curtis and Donna resolve their disagreements and agree to get a popcorn maker for movie nights, making everyone happy.

As Curtis enters the building where they found Mowgli, Chevon scolds him for being absent since the preparations of the adoption event. He reveals that not only has he been studying, he has failed his rewrite and got kicked off the basketball team. Curtis confesses that he faked an injury due to the school policy stating he couldn't play until his grade improved to a C. ("The Jungle Ghost, Part 2")

## Relationships

### Family

Notes:

* Solid lines denote blood relationships
* Dashed lines denote marriage relationships that result in offspring
* **†** denotes the deceased
* The family members shown are only known members in the show
* George and Michelle are divorced