The Ghost in the Bath

Name: The Ghost in the Bath
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781781127261
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Jeremy Strong

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Summary

The Ghost in the Bath by Jeremy Strong is a delightful children's story that follows a young boy who moves into a new house and discovers it is haunted by a ghost in the bathroom. The ghost turns out to be more silly than scary, leading to hilarious adventures and unexpected friendships as they try to solve the ghost's unfinished business. This book combines humour and warmth, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love quirky stories filled with humour and adventure. Jeremy Strong's tale blends the supernatural with everyday life, making it perfect for young readers who enjoy playful mysteries and unexpected laughs.

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A fun, friendly story about a misplaced ghost from the Titanic and a boy who needs help with his history homework.

A fun, friendly story about a misplaced ghost from the Titanic and a boy who needs help with his history homework, now in a new edition.

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A fun, friendly story about a misplaced ghost from the Titanic and a boy who needs help with his history homework, now in a new edition.

Luke is rather surprised to find a ghost in his bath – and she needs his help! Can Luke help Ellie to find her fiancé Charlie and finish his history project for Mrs Trouble – sorry, Mrs Rubble – before he's really in hot water?

The Ghost in the Bath is a delightful story by bestseller Jeremy Strong, blending humour and a touch of supernatural whimsy in a tale about a boy and his unexpected spectral visitor.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Ghost in the Bath by Jeremy Strong is praised for its humour and engaging storyline, with readers describing it as a hilarious tale that cleverly intertwines ghosts and history. It's considered a quick and witty read, noted for its ability to elicit laughter from children, keeping both young readers and their parents entertained.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781127261

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

Illustrated by Scoular Anderson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jeremy Strong Young Adult

About the Author

Jeremy Strong used to be a primary school headteacher before he became a fulltime writer. He won the Children's Book Award with THE HUNDRED-MILE-AN-HOUR-DOG and is immensely popular with children. He lives in Somerset, near Bath. Scoular Anderson lives and works in Dunoon, a seaside resort outside Glasgow. He studied Graphic Design at the Glasgow school of Art and then worked for a number of years as an art teacher in a large comprehensive school in central Scotland before becoming a full-time artist.

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