The Puffin Book of Ghosts And Ghouls

The Puffin Book of Ghosts And Ghouls

by Gene Kemp (Author), Gene Kemp (Author), Nick Harris (Editor)

Synopsis

Have you checked under your bed? Made sure there's nothing hiding in your wardrobe? Good. Then you should be safe to read this book... Settle down for the 14 ghostly stories lurking behind the glow in the dark cover... Enter the terrifying world of the supernatural and meet an unnerving array of ghosts and ghouls, including a Victorian child with disturbing powers, two children with a gruesome plan, and a bizarre ghost puppy. These shuddering short stories come from highly acclaimed authors, including: Gene Kemp Joan Aiken Penelope Lively Michael Morpurgo Ray Bradbury Are you brave enough to make it through all 14 stories?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 06 Sep 2018

ISBN 10: 0241353025
ISBN 13: 9780241353028
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A chilling collection of 14 ghostly stories with a glow-in-the-dark cover!

Media Reviews
A remarkable range of materials... satisfying to nibble at, or provide a rich blend of flavours if attacked at one or two sittings ... worth the investment * The Times Educational Supplement *
Author Bio
Gene Kemp (1926-2015) grew up in Staffordshire. She studied at Exeter University and became a teacher. Her first novel The Pride of Tamworth Pig was published in 1972. She became best known for her Cricklepit stories including The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tyler which won her the Library Association's Carnegie Medal and the 1977 Other Award. In 1984 she was awarded an honorary Master of Arts degree by Exeter University in recognition of her achievements.