The Ghost's Child

The Ghost's Child
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 183
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780763688615
ISBN-13 : 0763688614
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ghost's Child by : Sonya Hartnett

"A one-of-a-kind love story...Those who enjoy fables or magical realism will be spellbound by this redemptive story of a search for love, love lost and love (of a sort) found again...exquisite prose." – Publishers Weekly Maddy, an old lady now, arrives home one day to find a peculiar boy waiting for her. Over tea, she tells him the story of her life long ago, when she wished for her days to be as romantic and mysterious as a fairy tale. It was then that she fell painfully in love with a free spirit named Feather, who put aside his wild ways to live with her in a little cottage, conceived with her a child never to be born, and disappeared -- leaving an inconsolable Maddy to follow after him on a fantastical journey across the sea. In a beautifully crafted tale Sonya Hartnett masterfully explores the mysteries of the heart, the sustaining power of memory, and the ultimate consolation that comes to souls who live fully and fearlessly.

Ghost Child

Ghost Child
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Publisher : Random House Australia
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : 9781864714562
ISBN-13 : 1864714565
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Ghost Child by : Caroline Overington

Caroline Overington's stunning fiction debut is a multi-voiced novel centred around a child's death and its terrible repercussions. In 1982 Victorian police were called to a home on a housing estate an hour west of Melbourne. There, they found a five-year-old boy lying still and silent on the carpet. There were no obvious signs of trauma, but the child, Jacob, died the next day. The story made the headlines and hundreds attended the funeral. Few people were surprised when the boy's mother and her boyfriend went to prison for the crime. Police declared themselves satisfied with the result, saying there was no doubt that justice had been done. And yet, for years rumours swept the estate and clung like cobwebs to the long-vacant house: there had been a cover-up. The real perpetrator, at least according to local gossip, was the boy's six-year-old sister, Lauren . . . Twenty years on, Lauren has created a new life for herself, but details of Jacob's death being to resurface and the story again makes the newspapers. As Lauren struggles with the ghosts of her childhood, it seems only a matter of time before the past catches up with her.

Ghosts: A Graphic Novel

Ghosts: A Graphic Novel
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 258
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780545540674
ISBN-13 : 0545540674
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Ghosts: A Graphic Novel by : Raina Telgemeier

From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Drama, and Sisters! Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahia de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake - and her own.Raina Telgemeier has masterfully created a moving and insightful story about the power of family and friendship, and how it gives us the courage to do what we never thought possible.

Ghost Boys

Ghost Boys
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Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 139
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780316262255
ISBN-13 : 0316262250
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Ghost Boys by : Jewell Parker Rhodes

A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of today's world, and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the aftermath of his own death.

A Book of Ghosts

A Book of Ghosts
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Publisher : New York, NY : Child's Play (International)
Total Pages : 2
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0859530280
ISBN-13 : 9780859530286
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis A Book of Ghosts by :

Rhyming text and die-cut pages present a ghost at the window, a ghost in the water tap, and ghosts everywhere you look.

Zen Ghosts

Zen Ghosts
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 50
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780439634304
ISBN-13 : 043963430X
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Zen Ghosts by : Jon J. Muth

On Halloween night, Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story. Based on a Zen koan, includes an author's note with a history of the story and facts about Zen koans.

Don't Call Them Ghosts

Don't Call Them Ghosts
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Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages : 268
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0738705330
ISBN-13 : 9780738705330
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Don't Call Them Ghosts by : Kathleen McConnell

"What's wrong, Mommy?" Even a five-year-old could tell something was wrong. There she was-the same little girl I had seen years ago. She was standing at the front window of Duncan's nursery, holding the rag doll from the old toy box in the attic, silently saying, "It's me, it's me..." A true ghost story that will give you chills and warm your heart In 1971, Kathleen McConnell and her family moved into a historic home known as the Fontaine Manse. Two days after moving in, she and her husband had an extraordinary experience that left them with no doubt that unseen residents occupied the house, too. This is the true story of how Kathleen McConnell came to know and care for the spirit children who lived in the attic of the mansion-Angel Girl, Buddy, and The Baby. From playing ball with Kathleen, to saving her son Duncan from drowning, the spirit children became part of the McConnell family in ways big and small. Finally, a heart-wrenching decision triggered an unexpected and dramatic resolution to the spirit children's plight. Don't Call Them Ghosts is the inspiring story of the transcendent and lasting power of a mother's love.

Ghosts

Ghosts
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Publisher : StarWalk Kids Media
Total Pages : 81
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781623340087
ISBN-13 : 162334008X
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Ghosts by : Seymour Simon

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, you'll be spellbound by these nine supposedly true tales from the spirit world. Captivating creatures include the Horror of Berkeley Square, a demon that literally scares people to death, and White House specters of former presidents and first ladies. Suitable for readers of all ages. Narrated by Anthony Call (Star Trek, The Twilight Zone).

Gus Was a Friendly Ghost

Gus Was a Friendly Ghost
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Publisher : Purple House Press
Total Pages : 32
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1930900740
ISBN-13 : 9781930900745
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Gus Was a Friendly Ghost by : Jane Thayer

There was once a friendly ghost, by the name of Gus, who lived in an old house in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Scott and their twins, Susie and Sammy, lived there too during the summer. Then autumn came and the Scott family left. Which meant Gus had nothing to do but sit around. One day, during a walk, he met Mouse, who was cold and hungry. "Come spend the winter at my house!" cried Gus. Thus begins an unlikely but heartwarming friendship. First published in 1962, children have delighted in this story and other Gus the Ghost books for over fifty years. Seymour Fleishman's sweet, nostalgic illustrations bring Gus, the Scotts and Mouse to life.

Child of the Ghosts

Child of the Ghosts
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Publisher : Azure Flame Media, LLC
Total Pages : 405
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ISBN-10 :
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Child of the Ghosts by : Jonathan Moeller

Here is a new story of a woman's fight against an ancient evil in a world of swords, sorcery, intrigue, and danger. When her life is torn apart by sorcery and murder, young Caina Amalas joins the Ghosts, the legendary spies and assassins of the Emperor of Nighmar. She learns the secrets of disguise and stealth, of assassination and infiltration. But even that might not be enough to save her. For the evil that destroyed her family seeks to devour the entire world... Available for free in ebook format.