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Hardly Haunted

By Jessie Sima
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In Hardly Haunted by Jessie Sima, a lonely, old house stands on a quiet hill feeling neglected and unwanted. It hears whispers suggesting it might be haunted, which makes it even less appealing to potential inhabitants. The house decides to embrace its spooky nature, hoping that accepting its uniqueness might finally help it find the perfect family.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love stories about finding home and belonging. It is a heartwarming tale of a lonely house that feels different and embarks on a charming journey of discovery. Young readers who appreciate themes of friendship and self-acceptance will find this enchanting.

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Hardly Haunted

From the bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a delightfully spooky story about an old house who wants to be a home…even if her new family isn’t what she expected.

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From the bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a delightfully spooky story about an old house who wants to be a home…even if her new family isn’t what she expected.

Hardly Haunted features House, who has a problem.

She’s a little spooky. She’s a little cobwebby. Oh, no! What if she’s haunted?

She’s not sure, but…her hinges creak. Her pipes bang. And on windy days, the branches scritch-scratch at her windows. She tries to hold her breath and be as still as possible. If she’s on her best behaviour, maybe a family will move in.

How will House ever find a family that doesn’t mind being haunted?

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With its digital illustrations predominantly in purples and gold, Hardly Haunted offers a soft, spooky atmosphere that captures children's imaginations. Many reviews praise its lighthearted and cartoon-like style for making it a delightful and non-frightening read, perfect for Halloween story hours. The book is celebrated for its sweet storytelling, with spooky sounds and visual details that encourage repeated readings, while delivering a positive message about embracing one's uniqueness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534441705

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c; digital; spfx: matte w-spot gloss on title, house & cat

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jessie Sima

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jessie Sima

About the Author

Jessie Sima is the author and illustrator of bestselling picture books, including Not Quite Narwhal; Love, Z; Hardly Haunted; and more. They grew up in a small town in southern New Jersey and now write and draw in a creaky house in New York state. When not making books, Jessie can be found reading graphic novels, watching scary movies, and playing outside with dogs. You can visit them online at JessieSima.com.

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