The Christmas Eve Ghost
No. of pages 32
Published: 2012
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This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2012 by Walker Books Ltd .
Shirley Hughes has illustrated more than 200 children's books. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children's literature.
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The text is much longer than that usually found in picture books, making it best suited for children who are on the cusp of reading for themselves and beyond. However, such are the quality of the writing and the beauty of the pictures that younger children will be engaged for longer than they might otherwise have been. It's a Shirley Hughes book that is as much of a must-read as you would expect; is there really anything else you need to know? Highly recommended. * The Bookbag.co.uk *
This Christmas tale of belief in the goodness of people is a timeless message * The Bookseller *
a delightful snapshot of an era ... a great read for elderly grandparents to share with primary-age children * Daily Mail *
Best-selling illustrator Shirley Hughes has a rare gift for capturing the essence of childhood ... this is a touching story of children growing up in hard times but surrounded by love ... in this feast of a picture book stuffed full of wonderful details of the time * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids *
Shirley Hughes' wonderful illustrations sensitively depict family life * Juno *
