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Ting Ting the Ghosthunter

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In Ting Ting the Ghosthunter by Gabrielle Wang, readers follow the adventures of a young girl named Ting Ting as she takes on the challenging task of pursuing mischievous spirits. Set in a vibrant and magical world, Ting Ting's journey is filled with encounters that test her courage, cleverness, and kind-hearted nature. This children's book combines elements of adventure and fantasy, encouraging young readers to explore themes of bravery and friendship.
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous tales filled with mystery and a touch of the supernatural. It combines elements of bravery and friendship as it follows a young girl on her daring adventures while exploring Chinese culture and folklore. Perfect for children who enjoy stories with vibrant settings and a heroic young protagonist.

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This sequel to the award-winning Ghost in My Suitcase is a powerful magic realism story for 10+ readers about ghost-hunting, finding yourself, Chinese mythology and culture. Thirteen-year-old Ting Ting has learned the ancient skills and art of ghost hunting from her adopted grandmother, Por Por, a famous ghost hunter. But Ting Ting is sick of capturing harmless 'fat belly' ghosts, and when a desperate plea for help comes for Por Por, Ting Ting recklessly decides to take matters into her own hands and prove that she is a true ghost hunter. But what Ting Ting discovers is much more dangerous than she had thought. Can Ting Ting conquer her own pride to save Por Por and the villagers before it's too late?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143787334

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Gabrielle Wang is an author and illustrator, and the Australian Children's Laureate for 2022 to 2023. Born in Melbourne of Chinese heritage, her maternal great-grandfather came to Victoria during the Gold Rush and her father was from Shanghai. Her stories are a blend of Chinese and Western culture with a touch of fantasy. Gabrielle's first children's novel, The Garden of Empress Cassia, won the 2002 Aurealis Award, was shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards and was a CBCA Notable Book. The Pearl of Tiger Bay was shortlisted for the 2004 Aurealis Award and The Lion Drummer was a Notable Book in the 2009 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. A Ghost in My Suitcase won the 2009 Aurealis Award, was a CBC Notable Book, was shortlisted for the 2011 Sakura Medal and received a Highly Commended in the 2010 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Her first young adult novel, Little Paradise also received a Highly Commended in the 2011 Prime Minister's Awards. Gabrielle's picture book The Race for the Chinese Zodiac (2010) illustrated by Sally Rippin and Regine Abos was a Notable Book in the CBCA Awards for 2011 and shortlisted for the 2011 YABBA and WAYBRA awards. Gabrielle created two characters, Poppy and Pearlie, for the highly successful Our Australian Girl series. The Wishbird was a CBCA 2014 Notable Book and was shortlisted for the 2014 Australian Book Design Awards, Yabba Awards, Kroc Awards, Koala Awards, Cool Awards and Crystal Kite Award. Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon was shortlisted for the 2023 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards, and the Queensland Literary Awards. Gabi's books also include the suspenseful The Beast of Hushing Wood for middle readers, and a sequel to the award-winning A Ghost in My Suitcase called Ting Ting the Ghosthunter.

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