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There’s a Ghost in this House

By Oliver Jeffers
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A captivating new picture book full of spooky surprises, 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... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1999
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A captivating new picture book full of spooky surprises, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers.

A funny picture book from New York Times number-one bestselling author of Here We Are – the perfect Halloween gift for toddlers and kids aged 3+

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A captivating new picture book full of spooky surprises, 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 join in 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!

👻 Perfect Halloween Picture Book from New York Times #1 bestselling creator of Here We Are

👻 Oliver Jeffers has sold more than 18 million books worldwide, in 49 languages!

👻 Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake – perfect for a Halloween basket!

👻 Parent & Educator Approved Quality – story aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

‘Hauntingly adorable’ Guardian

‘Another absolute winner from this inventive author’ Daily Mail

‘Absolutely brilliant’ BookTrust

‘Thrilling’ Big Issue

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008413316

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 48

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Oliver Jeffers Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date 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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