By David Melling (author)
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This spooky picture book from bestselling author-illustrator David Melling has sold over 300,000 copies and continues to enchant children.
The ghost library is a room full of empty shelves where the ghosts go to listen to stories borrowed from unsuspecting children - until they try to borrow a book from Bo...Bo unable to let her book go travels with the ghosts to the ghost library and there she teaches them that stories exist everywhere, not just in books.
Loads of fun in this picture book with vivid illustrations. -- Primary Times A humourous tale with friendly ghosts...and images that will inspire your child to take on the role of story-teller Junior
One of the World Book Day 2014 Authors David Melling was born in Oxford. His father was a sculptor and David inherited his artistic leanings. David has received much recognition for his artistic talent. His first book 'Brilliant the Dinosaur' (Pavilion) was shortlisted for the 1994 Smarties Book Award and 'What's that Noise?' was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. More recently, The Kiss That Missed was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. His recent picture book, The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day with a voice over by Hugh Laurie. It was shortlisted for the Pulcinella Award 2005 for 'Best TV Movie' category. To date he has illustrated over 60 books, writing and illustrating around 15 of them, including the popular Hugless Douglas series... www.huglessdouglas.co.uk
David Melling is married and lives with his wife and two children in Oxfordshire.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Ghost Library and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
The Ghost Library features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations
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The Ghost Library was written by David Melling and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
The Ghost Library has 32 pages
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