The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin

Name: The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760991753
Price: 24.0 NZD
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By Paula Hayes

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Summary

In The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin, young Lily Griffin encounters a series of ghostly happenings that turn her world upside down. Her curiosity and bravery lead her on an adventurous journey through unexpected friendships and mysterious challenges as she attempts to unravel the secrets behind the supernatural events. It's a delightful blend of humour, mystery, and the power of friendship that will captivate young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by stories that seamlessly blend the supernatural with a touch of humour and heart. Perfect for young readers with a love for quirky characters and mysterious adventures, it offers a delightful mix of spookiness and charm, ideal for those who relish a captivating and slightly spooky tale.

The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin

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Packed full of adventure, magic and a little bit of history, The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin will entertain and engage children from start to finish. When Lily Griffin finds a girl trapped inside a magic mirror, she uncovers a long-forgotten family secret and sets in motion a remarkable chain of events. Lily is a singular character, hilariously funny, sweetly poignant and deeply daggy. Plagued by social doubts and her own pecularities, she is the perfect person to investigate the many secrets of her grandfather's house and, along the way, mend some family relationships, discover enduring friendships and learn to play netball.

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The Vexatious Haunting of Lily Griffin by Paula Hayes is praised for its vivid illustrations and its ability to blend magical realism with heartfelt storytelling. It is considered perfect for pre-teens, exploring complex themes such as family, sibling issues, and coping with loss in an engaging and comprehensible manner. The book is described as a fun and accessible fantasy read, with emphasis on its relatability to real-life issues.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760991753

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 394g

Pages: 448

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Paula Hayes Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Paula Hayes has a BA in Literature and History and a Diploma of Education from the University of Western Australia. Her short story 'The Universe Under My Bed' was published in Alphabet Soup, a children's literary magazine (now blog), and she has self-published a young adult novel, Heart, about the supernatural journey of a lost WWI Perth soldier. Paula is a book reviewer for Creative Kids Tales. She is married with four children, three dogs and five rabbits.