The little ghost who was a quilt
Record details
- ISBN: 9780735264472 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0735264473 (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm - Publisher: Toronto : Tundra Books, 2020.
Content descriptions
Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic format. |
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Subject: | Ghost stories Individual differences Fiction Halloween Fiction |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | E NASON R (Text) | 33126026089148 | Easy | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | E NASON R (Text) | 33126024882353 | Easy | Checked out | 04/16/2024 |
Independence Branch | E NASON R (Text) | 33126026089130 | Easy | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2021 February
Copyright 2021 School Library Journal.K-Gr 2â Nason has written a quirky tale of one small ghost who is disappointed that he looks like a patchwork quilt instead of the more conventional plain white sheet. His fabric is so heavy he cannot soar through the air or move as quickly as his fellow ghosts, parents, and friends, and because of this, he finds himself in some sticky situations. While the spirits are afraid of people, the little patchwork ghost, nicknamed Scrappy, loves Halloween and wants to watch trick-or-treaters up close. His plan is to hide in plain sight on a porch chair, but, because he is so slow in reaching his destination, he finds himself being used to warm up a chilled little ballerina. Scrappy learns a valuable lesson: Being different from other ghosts is not a bad thing, and being useful gives his self-confidence a boost. The appealing illustrations are the story's highlights, composed of pencil drawings and digital techniques in black and differing shades of gray with touches of muted orange, pink, and blue. The ending feels a bit abrupt, and not necessarily the outcome readers will be rooting for.VERDICT An odd story about self-acceptance deflates a bit but is still buoyed along by charming art, a ridiculously cute leading spook, and an unusual take on Halloween.âMaryann H. Owen, Oak Creek P.L., WI