Dial-a-Ghost

By Eva Ibbotson | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

The Dial-a-Ghost Agency finds good homes for ghosts. And Fulton and Frieda Snodde-Brittle are looking for a few frightening ghosts to \"accidentally\" scare their young cousin and heir, Oliver, to death. The ladies at the Dial-a-Ghost Agency have the perfect match: the Shriekers, two bloodstained and bickering horrors. But thanks to a mix-up at the agency, the Wilkinsons, a kind family of ghosts, arrive instead. Can they put a stop to the Snodde-Brittles' schemes before it's too late?

Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.

Editions of Dial-a-Ghost

Paperback
ISBN 9780142500187

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The Dial-a-Ghost Agency finds good homes for ghosts. And Fulton and Frieda Snodde-Brittle are looking for a few frightening ghosts to \"accidentally\" scare their young cousin and heir, Oliver, to death. The ladies at the Dial-a-Ghost Agency have the perfect match: the Shriekers, two bloodstained and bickering horrors. But thanks to a mix-up at the agency, the Wilkinsons, a kind family of ghosts, arrive instead. Can they put a stop to the Snodde-Brittles' schemes before it's too late?

Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dial-a-Ghost about?

The Dial-a-Ghost Agency finds good homes for ghosts. And Fulton and Frieda Snodde-Brittle are looking for a few frightening ghosts to \"accidentally\" scare their young cousin and heir, Oliver, to death. The ladies at the Dial-a-Ghost Agency have the perfect match: the Shriekers, two bloodstained and bickering horrors. But thanks to a mix-up at the agency, the Wilkinsons, a kind family of ghosts, arrive instead. Can they put a stop to the Snodde-Brittles' schemes before it's too late?

Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dial-a-Ghost?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, or other scary supernatural stories

Where can I read a sample of Dial-a-Ghost?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780142500187

How long is Dial-a-Ghost and how many pages does it have?

Dial-a-Ghost has 224 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dial-a-Ghost?

Eva Ibbotson

Who is the Publisher of the book Dial-a-Ghost?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Dial-a-Ghost is available as paperback(ISBN 9780142500187)

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