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Ghoulia and the Mysterious Visitor (Book #2)

By Barbara Cantini
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Ghoulia and the Mysterious Visitor (Book #2) by Barbara Cantini follows the adventures of Ghoulia, a young zombie girl, experiencing life with her unique friends in Crumbling Manor. When a mysterious visitor arrives, Ghoulia and her friends are swept into a delightful mystery, using clever thinking and teamwork to uncover the truth. This charming tale, peppered with warmth and humour, is perfect for young readers who enjoy a touch of spooky fun.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a delightful and spooky children's tale with heartwarming themes. It’s perfect for young readers who love quirky characters and enjoy adventures involving mysterious visitors and charming stories that balance humour with a touch of the supernatural.

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Original Italian title: Mortina e l'odioso cugino.

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A rollicking mystery with an unexpected hero, this fully-illustrated chapter book continues the adventures of Ghoulia, a lovable, not-so-scary zombie.

One dark and stormy night, Ghoulia's cousin Dilbert comes to visit her at Crumbling Manor. She's confused—she didn't invite him, and it turns out that Dilbert's a real grouch. He complains about everything!

When Ghoulia tries to track down Auntie Departed to find out why she invited Dilbert, she finds that Auntie has vanished. Ghoulia can't find her. And the doorbell won't stop ringing. One after another, Ghoulia's friends arrive—all with the same mysterious invitation in hand.

As the gang searches Crumbling Manor for Auntie Departed, one of their own goes missing. Finally, Dilbert inadvertently solves the mystery in the greenhouse when he finds himself face-to-face with the sinister Chatterbox Ivy.

Clue meets Little Shop of Horrors in this fun romp, which includes full-colour illustrations and kid-friendly activities.

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Ghoulia and the Mysterious Visitor (Book #2) by Barbara Cantini is praised for its humour and delightful illustrations. It is considered an entertaining choice, especially suitable for Halloween reading.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419736902

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

Collections

Barbara Cantini Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Barbara Cantini is the illustrator of numerous books for young readers. The Ghoulia series is her first author-illustrated project. She lives in the Tuscan countryside with her husband, their two daughters, three cats, and a slightly daft hamster.

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