Gallow's Hill (Ghostly Tales) [Paperback]

Martin Waddell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ghostly Tales

This title contains Irish folk tales with a ghastly ghostly twist! It features two tales written in Martin Waddell's inimitable lyrical style. Each story is packed with atmosphere and a twist of gentle humour. From a donkey's desire to stay with his master, however dead he might be to a little girl's mysterious disappearance and reappearance several years later, though not a day older, children will be drawn on irresistibly by these original stories. It is illustrated throughout with James Mayhew's atmospheric line drawings.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Filled with the rhythmic music of an oral tale, this is part of a splendidly spooky series by Waddell that new readers aged 4 and over will enjoy, especially as the lyrical illustrations by James Mayhew add to the drama. -- Amanda Craig in The Times 20060601 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Martin Waddell is a highly respected author of many best-selling children's books, including The Owl Babies and Rosie's Babies (Walker). He lives on the coast in Northern Ireland, with his wife. James Mayhew is the creator of Orchard's best-selling Katie picture books, as well as a popular and successful illustrator of several other titles. His artwork is loved by children everywhere. James lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Orchard (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184362432X
• ISBN-13: 978-1843624325
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces

More About the Author

Martin Waddell is the Hans Christian Andersen Medal winner 2004 and two-time Smarties Prize winner. Among his many books for children are the Little Bear and Farmer Duck series. Martin lives in Newcastle in County Down.