Ghost of the Mill House
Part of the Orca Echoes series
- Subject
- Humorous Stories
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 104
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Size
- 13.2 cm × 18.8 cm
- ISBN
- 9781459820357
Just when Josh starts to think his break from school is going to be all chores and no cheer, his best friend, Mark, invites him to spend their break helping restore a historic home and mill in Oregon.
With the help of their friends Angela and Mary Jane, and under the watchful eye of Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug, the kids spend weeks fixing up the grounds, basking in the freedom of country life and learning about the surrounding area. Not to mention eating bugs, domesticating feral cats and starring in a movie! But it's not all fun and filming. The mill is in financial trouble, and the kids have to figure out a way to help Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug keep it running, in spite of it being haunted.
Ghost of the Mill House follows Bus to the Badlands, where we first met Josh and his classmates.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
About the creators
Margriet RuursAuthor
Margriet Ruurs is the author of many award-winning books for children. She enjoys speaking about reading and writing to students at schools around the world. Her adventures have taken her to such countries as Myanmar, Pakistan, Laos, Tanzania and many others. Margriet was born in the Netherlands but has been a Canadian for most of her life. She lives with her family on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
Claudia DávilaIllustrator
Claudia Dávila writes, illustrates and designs books for kids of all ages including Bus to the Badlands and Ghost of the Mill House in the Orca Echoes line, and the award-winning graphic novels Luz Sees the Light and Luz Makes a Splash, in which friends find solutions to energy and water crises. She also illustrated the TD Grade 1 Book Giveaway Fast Friends, which was distributed to over half a million children across Canada. Claudia is passionate about stories and themes that encourage children to be strong, thoughtful, compassionate and responsible people. Born in Chile, Claudia spent her childhood in Montreal and Spain and now lives in Toronto with her husband and two children.
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What reviewers said
“A quick read about a fun summer break for four friends.”
“Includes succinct information on many things…Has themes that fit the elementary school history curriculum.”
“The information and specific vocabulary used enhance this well paced plot. The illustrations add appeal and clarity providing a visual description of the characters and scenes associated with the story…There is enjoyment as well as a learning experience integrated in this text. This title is recommended for classrooms or libraries that serve children in upper elementary grades. It promotes friendships, helping others and working together.
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