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The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon

By Aaron Blabey
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The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon by Aaron Blabey is a delightful children's book about the relationship between a town and a ghost of a woman named Annabel Spoon. The villagers are in distress due to the ghost's constant haunting, but a brave and clever young boy finds a unique way to address the situation, leading to surprising and heartwarming developments.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you love whimsical tales with a spooky yet heartwarming twist. The story features a mischievous ghost and the brave child determined to find a solution, perfect for young readers who enjoy adventures with a touch of the eerie. The enchanting illustrations and humour throughout will captivate and delight kids and parents alike.

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The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon

Now in paperback. Life is cursed for the people of the village of Twee. The ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon haunts their every waking hour and they've had enough! But then one day, the brave and practical young Herbert Kettle has the most extraordinary idea…

Life is cursed for the townsfolk of Twee. The ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon haunts their every waking hour and they've had enough! But then one day, the brave and practical young Herbert Kettle has the most extraordinary idea . . .

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No matter what hour, she lurked looking sour, be it midnight or mid-afternoon. Her dresses were shabby, her mood always crabby. Her name was Miss Annabel Spoon.

Life is cursed for the people of the village of Twee. The ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon haunts their every waking hour and they've had enough!

But then one day, the brave and practical young Herbert Kettle has the most extraordinary idea...

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The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon by Aaron Blabey has been praised for its unique storytelling in verse and captivating illustrations. The book has been recognised for its artistic merit and narrative style, earning accolades such as the NSW Premier's Literary Awards Patricia Wrightson Prize.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143506218

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 32

Collections

Aaron Blabey Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Aaron Blabey has won a CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia) Book of the Year and an AFI Award, and his book The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon won the Patricia Wrightson Award in the 2013 NSW Premier's Literary Awards and also won a Children's Peace Literature Award. Aaron has been included on the Smithsonian Institute's Notable Book List and was a National Literacy Ambassador in 2012. Find out more at www.aaronblabeybooks.com or visit Aaron on Facebook https-//www.facebook.com/aaronblabeynews

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