Hector the Spectre
No. of pages 80
Published: 1994
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In "Hector the Spectre" by Mike Gordon, readers follow Hector, a lovable ghost who haunts an old manor. Unlike traditional specters, Hector yearns for friendship and understanding from the living. When a new family moves into the manor, he sees a chance to bond with them, but his presence creates misunderstandings and chaos. As he tries to assist the family in overcoming their struggles, Hector embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns valuable lessons about acceptance and the importance of connection. With humor and heart, the story explores themes of loneliness and friendship across the boundaries of life and death. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Read Alone, Young Puffin, Young Puffin Read Alone .
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 1994 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Jana Novotny-Hunter is a graduate of Hornsey College of Art and has been writing and teaching children's literature for over 25 years. In 1993 she opened Bear Studios with the author/illustrator Sue Porter. Among her many previous books is Deaf City War , for which she won the Judy Blume Award. Lucy Richards studied art at the North East Wales School of Art and was awarded the Hallmark M&S Division Emerging Talent Award for her final design show in 2000. The artist, Mike Gordon, specialises in humorous illustrations and has won several awards for his work. He is based in Santa Barbara in California.
