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A Girl Called Corpse: An Elston-Fright Tale
Series: An Elston-Fright Tale
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'Find the thing the Witches call a treasure,' says Old Man, 'and you'll get back all those memories you're missing.'
With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches' sea shack forever. She has no memory of the kid she was before she was snatched and ended up on the rock-that-doesn't-exist. But the delivery of an unexpected message sets Corpse off on a surprising quest, searching for answers to the old and familiar questions that have filled her not-brain since the day she first woke up a ghost. Questions about her name. Questions about her family.
With only her eight-legged friend Simon for company, Corpse heads into the unknown. There will be danger - cruel Witches, a silver-eyed sea monster and a cunning Merchant with a hungry grin - but Corpse is not afraid. She'll stop at nothing to uncover the truth about her past. Only some answers, it turns out, are much closer than she thinks.
A sparkling adventure story about friendship, family and finding out that there is nothing more powerful than a kid acting with their whole heart. A Girl Called Corpse is one of the most exciting children's fantasy debuts to hit the shelves since Nevermoor.
Ghoulishly charming, with a compelling hero you will adore. I loved it! - Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of Nevermoor
Just the right mix of eerie and bleak - think Neil Gaiman by way of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton - with moments of levity. - Books+Publishing
Wonderfully imaginative and enthralling. - Jaclyn Moriarty, award-winning author of the Kingdoms and Empires series
Fizzes and crackles with magic, mystery and exactly the correct amount of huntsman spiders. I loved this book so much. - Karen Foxlee, bestselling author of Dragon Skin and Lenny's Book of Everything
Frightfully good. Death has never seemed such fun. - Jeremy Lachlan, bestselling author of the Jane Doe Chronicles
As spine-tinglingly creepy as an old, abandoned cemetery. I loved this with my entire soul! - Shirley Marr, award-winning author of A Glasshouse of Stars
Dramatic and spooky, with the most delightful lively voice. - Amelia Mellor, bestselling author of The Grandest Bookshop in the World
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'Find the thing the Witches call a treasure,' says Old Man, 'and you'll get back all those memories you're missing.' With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches' sea shack forever. She has no memory of the kid she was before she was snatched and ended...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The children's book A Girl Called Corpse by Reece Carter is praised for its eerie and atmospheric charm, reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's style with a hint of Australian flair. Reviewers describe it as a spooky, funny, and magical tale, featuring a compelling protagonist and a lively narrative that blends humour and mystery. It's compared favourably to classics like Coraline and The Witches, with imaginative storytelling and a sense of enchanting adventure.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761066788
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 October 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 308g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Reece Carter grew up on his family farm in Tammin, Western Australia. There was an unfortunate lack of witches and ghosts though, so Reece had to find them in books instead. Roald Dahl, Paul Jennings and Emily Rodda were some of his first favourite authors. When Reece moved away to boarding school at the age of eleven, he could regularly be found hiding in the library, tucked away in the corner with a good book. With the encouragement of his English teacher, Reece started writing his own stories. After a few years travelling overseas, Reece moved to Melbourne. But even while working as a nutritionist by day, Reece maintained a secret double life, continuing to write middle-grade novels by night. Now, he lives in Sydney and writes kids' fiction full-time. When not reading or writing, Reece can usually be found talking to his dog Hagrid - and hoping that one of these days Hagrid might decide to talk back. A Girl Called Corpse is his debut novel.
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