The Ghost in the Noonday Sun
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 256
Published: 2007
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In "The Ghost in the Noonday Sun," a young boy named a pirate ship gets caught up in a series of hilarious and mysterious adventures. Set in the Caribbean during the golden age of piracy, the story unfolds as the protagonist discovers that a ghost haunts the ship. As he navigates the challenges of life at sea, he encounters quirky characters, thrilling escapades, and the ever-present allure of treasure. The blend of supernatural elements and comedic encounters creates a captivating tale of courage and friendship, all while uncovering the mysteries of the ghostly past that lingers in the warm sun. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Greenwillow Books .
The Newbery Award-winning author of The Whipping Boy, Sid Fleischman is an author of more than sixty children's books, as well as screenplays, novels for adults, and books on magic. He lives in California. Peter Ss is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and attended the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague and the Royal College of Art in London. Peter is a seven-time winner of The New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a two-time Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree, and has won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal twice. Peter's books, Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei, Tibet through the Red Box, and The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain were all named Caldecott Honor books by the American Library Association. The Wall was also awarded the Robert F. Sibert Medal. In addition, Peter Ss is the first childrens book illustrator to win the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. He was chosen to deliver the 2012 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture for the Association for Library Service to Children. Peter won the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is considered the most prestigious in international children's literature, given biennially by the International Board on Books for Young People. Peter Ss lives in the New York City area with his wife and children.
