Ghost Bird
Published on 3. May 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-0-09-940287-9 (ISBN)
Description
Nobody ever passed the old Garvan house alone; gossip and suspicion surrounded it. But when an eerie cry draws Meg, Pete and Harvey into its grounds, little do they expect to be swept up into a love story that spans the century. What part do the dilapidated house, a mysterious old man and a strange bird play in this story and how can Meg, Pete and Harvey right the wrongs of history?
Reviews / Votes
The illustrations lend to the general atmosphere and Arrigan's perceptions of children's feelings are well expressed * Books for Keeps * Mary Arrigan can be relied upon to provide a spooky adventure . . . Fast moving with plenty of surprises * Independent on Sunday * A perfectly accomplished novel that has the whiff of Skellig about it. Well done Red Fox! -- Shaun Traynor * The Irish Post *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
98 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-09-940287-9 (9780099402879)
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Person
Mary Arrigan grew up in the small Irish town of Newbridge in County Kildare, where the highlight of the week was the visit to the library. She taught art for 18 years before starting to write for children. She was awarded the International Youth Library (Munich) White Ravens title in 1997, the Bisto Merit Award in 2000 and has also won The Sunday Times Crime Writers Association Short Story Award and The Hennessy Short Story Award.