The Ghost of Popcorn Hill [Paperback]

Betty Ren Wright (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

Falling in love with their family's new cabin on Popcorn Hill, Martin and Peter are alarmed when they hear ghostly laughter in their room, and wonder if the sheepdog they befriend is connected. By the author of The Dollhouse Murders. Reprint. K. H.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

When Martin and Peter encounter the lonely ghosts of a farmer and a sheepdog, they try to reunite the pair. At the same time, the boys begin to appreciate the companionship and loving nature of Rosie, their own dog. Wright's eerie, frequently somber details will easily beguile readers: "Moonlight shone right through the mournful face, the raggedy trousers held up with red suspenders, and the tattered shirt. He looked like a ghostly scarecrow." Forthright descriptions of the novel's picturesque setting create a marked contrast to the dim and haunting images. "From the top of Popcorn Hill you could see for miles. Fruit trees, with blossoms that looked like popcorn, dotted the hillside. Beyond were meadows and a creek, and there were woods everywhere." These youngsters are flesh-and-blood creations (unlike some of their encounters); the most reluctant readers will be cheering them on every step of the way. With a skill and style somewhat unusual for this genre, Ritz's handsomely shaded, full-page drawings add considerable atmosphere. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-- Peter and Martin want a big dog like the stray sheepdog that is roaming around their new cabin, but have to settle for a small but lively mutt from the animal shelter instead. The brothers hear mysterious laughter at night, and discover that the cabin is haunted by a lonely ghost. When the sheepdog also proves to be a ghost, they decide to solve the problem by getting the two together. The combination of supernatural and pet themes works well. The excellent full-page pencil drawings are realistically rendered and appropriately spooky when they should be. The scary parts are much milder than many of Wright's previous books, making this gentle story suitable for younger children.
- Elaine Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Scholastic (October 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590478737
• ISBN-13: 978-0590478731
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,351,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars 10 yr olds intro to Wright's books, April 7, 2008

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This review is from: The Ghost of Popcorn Hill (Paperback)

This is the first Betty Ren Wright book I had my 10 yr old granddaughter read. It is a short book with large print and she sailed through it and loved it.