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There’s a Ghost in this House

By Oliver Jeffers
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There’s a Ghost in this House by Oliver Jeffers is a whimsical adventure where a curious little girl explores an old house in search of ghosts. With interactive elements like see-through pages, readers are invited to help her discover the playful spirits that might be hiding around every corner. It’s a delightful blend of haunting and humour that engages children’s imaginations.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you love interactive and imaginative children's stories that combine charming artwork with a playful narrative. This book appeals to young readers who are intrigued by mysteries, enjoy a touch of whimsy, and appreciate beautifully illustrated pages that invite exploration and engagement.

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There’s a Ghost in this House

A captivating new picture book with interactive transparent pages, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers.

A spooky illustrated picture book from New York Times number-one bestselling author of Here We Are – the perfect Halloween gift for children!

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A captivating new picture book with interactive transparent pages, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers.

Hello, come in.

Maybe you can help me?

A young girl lives in a haunted house, but has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they hard to see? She'd love to know! Step inside and turn the transparent pages to help her on an entertaining ghost hunt, from behind the sofa, right up to the attic. With lots of friendly ghost surprises and incredible mixed media illustrations, this unique and funny book will entertain young readers over and over again!

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There’s a Ghost in this House by Oliver Jeffers is praised for its inventive storytelling and captivating artwork. Children enjoy the interactive aspect of spotting ghosts unseen by the protagonist, while the book's wit charms both its young audience and adults. It successfully marries humour with the concept of spirits, creating a light-hearted Halloween read that's more delightful than frightening. This imaginative tale pushes picture book boundaries with its engaging and visually clever approach.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008298357

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 331.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 44

Collections

2025 Best Sellers Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Featured In Stock Kid's Books Oliver Jeffers Spooky Story Seekers Young Adult

About the Author

Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed talent in picture books. He graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours and has since exhibited his paintings around the world. His outstanding talent has already been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year. www.oliverjeffers.com

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