Greta and the Ghost Hunters
By Author / Illustrator
Sam Copeland, Sarah Horne
Genre
Funny Stories
Age range(s)
9+
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN
9780241446386
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
20-01-2022
Synopsis
The hilarious tale of a family coming to terms with its ghosts - literally.
Greta Woebegone did not believe in ghosts until the day she was knocked over by a car and almost died. Then everything changed... Now Greta can not only see the spirits that haunt her ancestral home, she can talk to them too - from her grumpy Grandpa Woebegone and Percy the poo-pushing plague victim to the sinister spook in the cellar. Can Greta help the ghosts avoid being exorcised (a fate worse than undeath)? Can the ghosts help Greta stop her beloved Grandma being put in a home? And can they all help each other overcome the pain in their past that's holding them back from the future?
From the acclaimed author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken comes a touching and side-splitting new story guaranteed to delight readers of nine and up. 'Funny, engaging and utterly heartfelt' - LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency.
Reviews
Linda
After a near-death experience, Greta Woebegone suddenly finds herself with an unexpected and uninvited talent; the ability to see - and to talk to - ghosts. What follows is a mad-cap adventure to escape exorcism, save Grandma and help the ghosts face their fears.
Greta and the Ghost Hunters is a hilariously heart-warming tale, filled to the brim with wise cracks, word play and unexpectedly touching moments. It's a truly funny book, with a clever narrative style and fantastic illustrations.
Sam Copeland strikes the perfect balance of fear and fun, making this a great multi-genre read. This is sure to be a huge hit in my Year 5 classroom.
304 pages / Reviewed by Linda Canning, teacher
Suggested Reading Age 9+