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The Ghost Children - by Eve Bunting & James Cross Giblin (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Ghost Children - by Eve Bunting & James Cross Giblin (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • When Matt and Abby go to live with Great-Aunt Gerda in Sierra Madre Canyon after their mother dies, Matt is put off at first by the life-size wooden dolls whom Aunt Gerda talks to and calls her "children.
  • 10-12 Years
  • 7.9" x 5.2" Paperback
  • 176 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Horror

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Orphans Matt and Abby go to live with great-aunt Gerda, who has seven life-sized wooden dolls in her front yard that she refers to as her children. As the dolls start disappearing, Matt realizes someone's trying to force Gerda from her home.



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When Matt and Abby go to live with Great-Aunt Gerda in Sierra Madre Canyon after their mother dies, Matt is put off at first by the life-size wooden dolls whom Aunt Gerda talks to and calls her "children." However, when someone vandalizes the dolls and two are stolen, it is Matt, with the help of his new friend, Kristin, who foils the would-be thief and returns the dolls to Aunt Gerda.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-12 Years
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Horror
Publisher: Clarion Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Eve Bunting & James Cross Giblin
Language: English
Street Date: October 17, 2005
TCIN: 85124691
UPC: 9780618604777
Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-7273
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds
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  • A: The book is suitable for children aged 10-12 years.

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Q: Who are the main characters in the story?

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  • A: The main characters are orphans Matt and Abby, who live with Great-Aunt Gerda.

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Q: What genre does this book fall under?

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  • A: This book is categorized as Juvenile Fiction, specifically within the Horror sub-genre.

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Q: What conflict arises in the story involving the dolls?

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  • A: The dolls start disappearing, leading Matt to uncover someone trying to force Gerda from her home.

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Q: What is a significant object in Great-Aunt Gerda's yard?

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  • A: Great-Aunt Gerda has seven life-sized wooden dolls that she refers to as her children.

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