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Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit. Stonewords by pam conrad scholastic books for kids. For a ghost story, conrads latest novel is a surprisingly comforting tale of nurturing and forgiveness. If you are interested in ghost stories from around the world and outofprint ghost books. A ghost story by pam conrad and conrad 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A ghost story by mary downing hahn online at alibris. Mar 28, 2018 i was 11 when stonewords a ghost story was released. And, of course, ill be adding to this bibliography from time to time. Due to its juvenile nature, i read it in 2 sittings and thought it lacked important character background and development. From early childhood, zoe plays with zoe louise, whom no one else can see. I remember i bought it at the school book fair, so i was probably 12 when i actually read it.

The 12 best ghost books 2019 best ghost stories ever written. Ghost stories, juvenile fiction, fiction, ghosts, time travel, ghosts fiction, time travel fiction, reading levelgrade 5, reading levelgrade 4, reading. See the complete stonewords series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The first time zoe met zoe louise, zoe was four years old. Pam conrad wrote many awardwinning books for children, including the immensely popular the tub people and the tub grandfather, both illustrated by richard egielski. The cast of characters is very minimal and i really wanted to hear more about zoes mother, i have no idea where this island is that zoe and her grandparents live, and how everyone and everything looks is entirely up to to the reader. Publication date 1992 topics ghost stories, time travel, friendship, ghosts, time travel, friendship, ghost stories, time travel publisher new york. The stonewords book series by pam conrad includes books stonewords. Stonewords a ghost story unknown binding january 1, 1992 see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In the cemetery off in the woods by zoes grandparents house was a headstone with just one word survivingzoes own name.

A bibliography of ghost stories for children youll find more ghost books in the invisible ink collection at bowling green state universitys popular culture library. A ghost story is a 2017 american supernatural drama film written and directed by david lowery. A ghost story by mary downing hahn, time windows by kathryn reiss, stonewords. Over the years, ive hunted for this book id been so fond of. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. I loved this book literally to death i read it until the pages fell apart. Sandas puts a fresh spin on tried and true plotlines, touching readers hearts and minds. Robinsheugh also known as elizabeth, elizabeth by eileen dunlop is about a girl staying at a scottish mansion who goes back in time to live out portions of the life of another elizabeth from the past.

Ghost story is a horror novel by american writer peter straub. Oct 27, 2010 k ate mosse is the bestselling author of five novels, two books of nonfiction, short stories and a play, syrinx, which won a broadcasting press guild award in 2009. A ghost story harper trophy books october 1999, tandem library. She is also the author of a number of critically acclaimed novels, including prairie songs, a 1986 ala best childrens book of the year and a 1985 ala golden kite honor book, and stonewords, winner of the 1991. Stonewords a ghost story by conrad, pam, conrad isbn. The author leaves you wanting to read the second book because the first on was so good. My daughter is only 8 now, but ive started her on chapter books and when shes a couple of years older ill be getting her this book. She is also the author of a number of critically acclaimed novels, including prairie songs, a 1986 ala best childrens book of the year and a 1985 ala golden kite honor book, and. Two books come to mind, neither fits your description exactly but they might be worth a look.

Middle grade ghost stories a list for middle grade books that feature ghosts whether friendly or malevolent. This entry was posted in audiobooks, challenges, ya books on august 29, 2008 by robin. A ghost story harper trophy books by pam conrad stonewords. I was 11 when stonewords a ghost story was released.

The book was adapted into a film by the same name in 1981, minus the novels fifth protagonist character, lewis benedikt. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. The truth, however, is that zoe louise lived in zoes house a century ago, and her ghost has returned to solve a terrible mystery. Stonewords, by pam conrad harpercollins, 1991, middle grade, 144 pagesbooks sure were shorter back then. Smith a wish in the dark, by christina soontornvat malice, by pintip dunn when you trap a tiger, by tae keller the. Stonewords shares many devices with philippa pearces toms midnight garden lippincott, 1984.

Twelveyearold molly, her younger brother michael, and their sevenyearold bratty stepsister heather have moved from baltimore to rural maryland. From that day on living in the same house, separated by a staircase and a century zoe and zoe. At the end of the story she is almost killed by the ghost elizabeths brother who wants to keep her as a replacement for his dead sister. Affleck plays a man who becomes a ghost and remains in the house he shares with his wife mara. A ghost story by pam conrad is a very well written and cliffhanger filled book. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A 20thcentury child intervenes in a 19thcentury tragedy involving the ghost who has been her frequent companion and friend. A graded bibliography of ghost stories for children and young adults.

A ghost story harper trophy books conrad, pam on amazon. A ghost story from the worlds largest community of readers. A ghost story harper trophy books by pam conrad the first time zoe met zoe louise, zoe was four years old. Over the years, ive hunted for this book id been so fond of in my youth. A ghost story harper trophy books 0064403548 by conrad, pam. Goodwill of southwestern pennsylvania appreciates your support. Kate mosses top 10 ghost stories books the guardian. It was published on january 1, 1979 by coward, mccann and geoghegan. From that day on living in the same house, separated by a staircase and. Their new home includes a church, additional rooms added on to it as living area, and a carriage house, thus providing ample room. From that day on living in the same house, separated by a staircase and a century zoe and zoe louise have been an. The best ghost stories ever, the sch cl scholastic classics by collection and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A dark hero, strongminded heroine, danger, intrigue, simmering sensuality and a few dickensian twists.

A ghost story harper trophy books october 30, 1991, harpertrophy in english borrow. Conrads eden of backyard and playhouse becomes sinister when zoes mother appears and takes zoe into the woods, where a bank of roses marks the border of an earlier garden. Conrads spare, vivid prose sustains the suspense, drawing readers inexorably toward a climax as satisfying as it is unexpected. See the complete stonewords series book list in order. Though his earlier books had achieved a limited amount of critical and. K ate mosse is the bestselling author of five novels, two books of nonfiction, short stories and a play, syrinx, which won a broadcasting press guild award in. A ghost story by pam conrad was a chilling story about a girl named zoe and the life of her and her ghost friend, zoe louise. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.

It stars casey affleck, rooney mara, will oldham, sonia acevedo, rob zabrecky, liz franke and kesha. The film had its world premiere at the sundance film festival on january 22, 2017. She is also the author of a number of critically acclaimed novels, including prairie songs, a 1986 ala best childrens book of the year and a 1985 ala golden kite honor book, and stonewords, winner of the 1991 edgar allan poe. A ghost story, pam conrad zoe rising the sequel to. Jun 12, 2012 polly and buster, books 1 and 2, by sally ripon the dragon egg princess, by ellen oh the mirror image ghost, by catherine storr silverworld, by diana abujaber two gold dolphins, by elisabeth beresford gloom town, by ronald l. Almost 20 years ago i had published only four books by then i received a call from an editor, who was also a good friend, asking me whether i. This book scared me to death in fourth grade, but it was still one of the books that i kept going back to. A ghost story by conrad, pam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its a wonderful ghost story about a little girl and a ghost with the same name. A ghost story by pam conrad first harpertrophy edition, 1991 pages. Though the ghost is a subtler literary tool than the vampire, the werewolf, or god help us the zombie, its still easy to. A ghost story has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The book was adapted into a film by the same name in 1981, minus the novels fifth protagonist character, lewis benedikt the novel was a watershed in straubs career.