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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2004
The Ghost Library
Written & illustrated by David Melling
A girl ventures to a ghost library to teach spirits that stories are everywhere.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 140 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
When Bo refuses to part with her book, she's whisked away to a ghostly library filled with empty shelves. There, she discovers that the ghosts borrow stories from unsuspecting children. Determined to show them that tales exist beyond the pages, Bo embarks on a magical journey, teaching the spirits that stories are all around us. Will Bo's lesson change the way the ghosts see the world, or will they remain bound to their borrowed tales? Dive into this enchanting adventure where storytelling takes on a life of its own.
From the publisher
The ghost library is a room full of empty shelves where the ghosts go to listen to stories borrowed from unsuspecting children - until they try to borrow a book from Bo… Bo unable to let her book go travels with the ghosts to the ghost library and there she teaches them that stories exist everywhere, not just in books. This spooky picture book from bestselling author-illustrator David Melling has sold over 300,000 copies and continues to enchant children. ‘A humourous tale with friendly ghosts… and images that will inspire your child to take on the role of story-teller.’ Junior
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 14, 2004
- First published
- September 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Hodder Stoughton
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780340860885
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