On the Ghost Trail: A Bloomsbury Reader
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On the Ghost Trail: A Bloomsbury Reader by Chris Powling
Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+ A spooky comedy from Chris Powling with hilarious illustrations by Loretta Schauer. Perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and Knitbone Pepper. A ghost has been haunting Ben's grandpa's house with cobweb trails and the TAP-TAP-TAP of its heartbeat. So when the clock strikes twelve, Ben's brother dares him to go on a hunt for the ghost in the church graveyard. Will he be brave enough? This quirky story from Chris Powling has engaging black-and-white illustrations by Loretta Schauer and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps
Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed… Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding-- Books for Keeps * Andrea Reece *
Chris Powling was the editor of the children's book magazine Book for Keeps from 1989 to 1996 when it won the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature. He has served on numerous prize panels and is a consultant to a national children's book club. Chris has written more than sixty books for children including The Mustang Machine, The Phantom Carwash and The Multi-Million Pound Mascot. Loretta Schauer is a self-taught artist who works by hand before finishing her artwork digitally. She won the Waterstones 'Picture This' competition in 2012. Loretta originally trained as a dancer, then managed a conservation charity on Hampstead Heath for many years – battling brambles by day, and practicing her drawing skills by night.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472967350 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472967356 |
| Title | On the Ghost Trail: A Bloomsbury Reader |
| Author | Chris Powling |
| Series | Bloomsbury Readers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2020-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |