Carly's Ghost [Paperback]

Peggy Tibbetts (Author)

Book Description

Mysterious footsteps, a cold draft, a slamming door, all center around 12-year old Carly Baillie's own bedroom at the mountain cabin she moves into with her parents and sister, Jackie. Carly suspects their new home is haunted, but everyone else thinks it's just Carly's ghost.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I loved Carly's Ghost...a must to add to your wish list!" -- Dawn Apsley, Bookideas.com, March 2000

About the Author

Stories and articles by Peggy Tibbetts have appeared in several magazines,newspapers, newsletters,and ezines. She was an associate producer of educational films, and a contributing editor for a childrens magazine. She lives with her family in Silt, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Press Tige Pub Inc (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575322668
• ISBN-13: 978-1575322667
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,916,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hiking and skiing with her dogs in the Rocky Mountains give Peggy Tibbetts a passion for life that fuels her inspiration as a writer.

Author of "Letters to Juniper", "The Road to Weird", and "Rumors of War", Peggy Tibbetts was managing editor and columnist at Writing-World.com. She has also worked as an associate producer of educational videos for Upper Midwest Films, contributing editor for Children's Magic Window magazine, and Children's Writing Resource Editor at Inkspot.com. She lives with her family in Silt, Colorado.

She blogs at Advice from a Caterpillar, From the Styx, and YA Authors You've Never Heard Of.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Entertaining Read, December 10, 2000

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"mindasamielsauthor" (Clinton, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carly's Ghost (Paperback)

Slamming doors echo through the new cabin that Carly, her sister and her parents have moved into. But, if it's not Carly slamming the doors, who could it be? Carly discovers evidence in a secret room under the stairs. She knows who's slamming doors but no one believes her. Will they listen before it's too late?

This was a fun, entertaining read with just the right amount of suspense for pre-teen readers. The use of Carly's parent's first names was a little distracting but otherwise the book is wonderful. I can't wait to see if there is a sequel.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting thriller for young readers!, August 11, 2000

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Heidi Hawley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carly's Ghost (Paperback)

I found that this book was exciting thriller for young readers and young audiences. As an elementary teacher, I see this as a spooky tale to read my students at Halloween. This is a story I am sure will keep them interested and in suspense with every chapter!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carly's Ghost, April 4, 2003

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cooker "cooker" (Madison, WI. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carly's Ghost (Paperback)

Carly's ghost is a beautifully written tale that takes me back to being Carly's age. Full of wonder and an emerging sence of self are two things that drive the reader into the feeling that you've been there before. I read this story aloud to a class of fourth graders and they all wanted more of the story when it was over. The author paints a picture of a place that continues to shape itself to the reader at nearly the same pace the characters discover their surroundings. It naturally takes you to the deepest thoughts that creep in and out of the heads of pre-teen youth. The chapters each play like an episode of a thrilling drama. Many of the chapters actually lend themselves to being portrayed in group play.