There's a Ghost in This House

There’s a Ghost in this House by Oliver Jeffers

10 word review:

Ghosts
Hidden and
Not-so-hidden ones
Vellum ghosts in vintage houses

Longer review:

Oliver Jeffers is a favorite writer of mine. Writer-illustrator, I should say. I guess we’re starting the re-launch of this blog with faves. You likely recognize his artwork/picture books because you likely have at least one of his books on your shelf. He’s the creator of Lost and Found, This Moose Belongs to Me, The Day the Crayons Quit, The Great Paper Caper, The Hueys, Stuck and so much more.

I’ll admit that I’m working on a middle grade ghost story. A rock and roll ghost, in fact. And while I usually don’t like to read things in the similar themes as what I’m working on, when I spotted There’s a Ghost in this House, I admit that I couldn’t resist buying it. And I’m so glad that I did.

Jeffers created a ghost story within the walls of actual photographs of older houses, complete with the main character wandering the empty, eerie halls and rooms while looking for ghostly friends. The thing is, she can’t see them. But we CAN!

That’s right! Jeffers painted ghosts on vellum papers that are in between the story pages. It makes for a thrilling double story that involves the reader in a fun and friendly way.

Should you check out Jeffers’ ghosts? *

✓    Yes
      No
      Maybe So

* This poll is in honor of my review of Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed’s YA novel of the same name, posting later this week. I don’t think I’ll stick with it for the whole year….because why would I recommend a book that I don’t think you should read? :D

Doctor Bookworm Asks:

Do you believe in ghosts? Let me know in the comments section.