by JoanAiken (Author)
Joan Aiken was famous for her spine-tingling ghost stories, and this collection presents five classic Aiken chillers in a new, accessible edition. Ghosts appear both in the strangest and most familiar places, but their effect is often the same, inspiring shock and chills in the characters and readers alike. None of these stories will be easily forgotten!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 20 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 0713670886
ISBN 13: 9780713670882
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Joan Aiken's vast body of excellent work - which includes 92 novels - will remain a testimony to her talents for generations to come. She was much-loved as a talented writer with an unparalleled imagination and as a true professional. 2004 sees the welcome publication of the last book in her James III series as well as the re-issue of the earlier books, including The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and Black Hearts in Battersea. Short stories are always highly in demand in schools and libraries. Part of the specialliy-commissioned White Wolves fiction range for 7-11 year olds, written in consultation with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education. Each year group will have three stand-alone titles and accompanying Teachers' Guides to support guided reading lessons in the classroom.