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PublisherQuercus NA

ISBN-101623650267

ISBN-139781623650261

eBay Product ID (ePID)167923610

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Book TitleFrightfully Friendly Ghosties

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicParanormal, Occult & Supernatural, Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette, Humorous Stories, Horror, Ghost Stories, General, Readers / Chapter Books, Social Themes / Friendship

IllustratorYes, Roberts, David

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorDaren King

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length1 in

Item Width1 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Fans of the Dunderheads books will recognize a similarly dark brand of comedy in Roberts's b&w art, whose delicate ink lines and lightly macabre subject matter make it feel like a humorous cousin to the work of Edward Gorey."'e" Publishers Weekly, "Fans of the Dunderheads books will recognize a similarly dark brand of comedy in Roberts's b&w art, whose delicate ink lines and lightly macabre subject matter make it feel like a humorous cousin to the work of Edward Gorey."-- Publishers Weekly "Playful dialogue, gentle suspense, childlike characters, appealing black-and-white spot and full-page illustrations as well as an array of comic misunderstandings and themes of loyalty and friendship blend together nicely here in a chapter book that young readers will doubtlessly enjoy. . . . Kids will be happy to spend time in this particular haunted house." -- Kirkus Reviews "Exciting, charming, and ridiculous." -- The Guardian "Incredibly funny and imaginative." -- Sunday Express "Joyously inventive...sweetly bizarre." -- Literary Review, "Fans of the Dunderheads books will recognize a similarly dark brand of comedy in Roberts's b&w art, whose delicate ink lines and lightly macabre subject matter make it feel like a humorous cousin to the work of Edward Gorey."-- Publishers Weekly "Exciting, charming, and ridiculous." -- The Guardian "Incredibly funny and imaginative." -- Sunday Express "Joyously inventive...sweetly bizarre." -- Literary Review, PRAISE FOR FRIGHTFULLY FRIENDLY GHOSTIES "Exciting, charming, and ridiculous." - The Guardian "Incredibly funny and imaginative." - Sunday Express "Joyously inventiveâ€¦sweetly bizarre." - Literary Review, "Playful dialogue, gentle suspense, childlike characters, appealing black-and-white spot and full-page illustrations as well as an array of comic misunderstandings and themes of loyalty and friendship blend together nicely here in a chapter book that young readers will doubtlessly enjoy.... Kids will be happy to spend time in this particular haunted house."'e" Kirkus Reviews

Grade FromKindergarten

Dewey Decimal823.92

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisFrightfully Friendly Ghosties , described as "exciting, charming and ridiculous," by The Guardian , is a hilarious book for young readers about the adventures of a funny, charming, and terribly polite group of ghosts who just want to get along with their housemates. The cast of classic characters, brilliant one-liners, and clever plotting will delight children and parents alike. Tabitha Tumbly, Charlie Vapor, Rusty Chains, and their friends can't understand why the still-alives in their house are so mean. The friendlier the ghosties are--whether hiding under beds and rushing out to read the still-alives a bedtime story or swooping down the chimney just to say hello--the meaner the still-alives become When the still-alive family puts garlic around the house and calls in a priest, however, the ghostie gloves come off. Tabitha and Charlie decide to invite The Ghoul to sort out the still-alives once and for all. But could the terrifying Ghoul prove to be more trouble than the ghosties bargained for? Daren King is the author of numerous popular children's books, including Mouse Noses on Toast , which won the Nestle Children's Gold Prize, and Peter the Penguin Pioneer , which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Award. His debut novel, Boxy an Star , was nominated for the Guardian First Book Award and longlisted for the Booker Prize., Frightfully Friendly Ghosties , described as "exciting, charming and ridiculous," by The Guardian , is a hilarious book for young readers about the adventures of a funny, charming, and terribly polite group of ghosts who just want to get along with their housemates. The cast of classic characters, brilliant one-liners, and clever plotting will delight children and parents alike. Tabitha Tumbly, Charlie Vapor, Rusty Chains, and their friends can't understand why the still-alives in their house are so mean. The friendlier the ghosties are--whether hiding under beds and rushing out to read the still-alives a bedtime story or swooping down the chimney just to say hello--the meaner the still-alives become! When the still-alive family puts garlic around the house and calls in a priest, however, the ghostie gloves come off. Tabitha and Charlie decide to invite The Ghoul to sort out the still-alives once and for all. But could the terrifying Ghoul prove to be more trouble than the ghosties bargained for? Daren King is the author of numerous popular children's books, including Mouse Noses on Toast , which won the Nestle Children's Gold Prize, and Peter the Penguin Pioneer , which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Award. His debut novel, Boxy an Star , was nominated for the Guardian First Book Award and longlisted for the Booker Prize.