The Ghostly Carousel - by Calef Brown (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A zombie family reunion, a 'Jekyll lantern,' a giggling undertaker, a telekinetic warlock...are you scared yet? Sure to induce shrieks and giggles in equal measure, Calef Brown's poems present a wonderfully creepy cast of characters"--Provided by publishe

Book Synopsis

A zombie family reunion, a "Jekyll lantern," a giggling undertaker, a telekinetic warlock . . . are you scared yet?

Sure to induce shrieks and giggles in equal measure, Calef Brown's poems present a wonderfully creepy cast of characters. Richly detailed paintings add to the frightful fun!

"Employing clever puns and unexpected end rhyme, Brown creates as engaging an aural experience as a visual one. . . . [E]mboldens young readers to find fun in things that go bump in the night."--Kirkus Reviews

"[W]ickedly humorous and gently eerie."--Publishers Weekly

"A highly recommended purchase for Brown fans and those who relish poems that go bump in the night."--School Library Journal

"[A]n imaginative exercise perfect for the Halloween season."--The Horn Book Magazine

Review Quotes

"[A]n imaginative exercise perfect for the Halloween season."--The Horn Book Magazine

-- (7/31/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"[W]ickedly humorous and gently eerie."--Publishers Weekly

-- (7/2/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"A highly recommended purchase for Brown fans and those who relish poems that go bump in the night."--School Library Journal

-- (6/27/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Employing clever puns and unexpected end rhyme, Brown creates as engaging an aural experience as a visual one. . . . [E]mboldens young readers to find fun in things that go bump in the night."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (5/23/2018 12:00:00 AM)