Jinnie Ghost - Hardcover

Doherty, Berlie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845072928 ISBN 13: 9781845072926

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2005

Synopsis

Introducing Jinnie Ghost, thin as the wind, with hair as white as the feathers of owls and eyes like water. Jinnie whispers dreams to children as they sleep. She brings Charlotte's dolls to life, makes Amy's carpet bubble with frogs and toads and conjures up a giant to carry Joe away shoulder-high to his castle in the sky. But the break of dawn takes Jinnie away... and the children wake to a new day, brushing wonder from their eyes. This perfectly-pitched poem takes readers on a thrilling fantasy journey, raising a shiver or two on the way, but returning them safe and sound in the morning.

About this title

Review:

Poetic and lyrical ... Beautiful, ethereal Jinnie floats through a succession of colourful, gauzy illustrations, all spangled with decorative detail. (Times Educational Supplement)

This lyrical poem is matched by Jane Ray's ethereal illustrations, full of exotic fabrics and textures and hypnotic colours. A beautiful book to own and a delight to read aloud. (The Ultimate First Book Guide)

There’s a spell-binding lyricism to this magical story about Jinnie Ghost who floats along the street calling on all the children as they sleep. Jinnie Ghost brings dreams, beautiful dreams, frightening dreams, active dreams and Jane Ray captures them all in her cleverly created and atmospheric illustrations. (Book Ahead 0-7)

About the Author:

Berlie Doherty has written many books for young people and has twice won the Carnegie Medal. Her titles include Willa and Old Miss Annie which was Highly Commended for the 1995 Carnegie Medal.

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Jane Ray graduated from Middlesex University in 3D Design. She began her career designing greetings cards, book jackets and posters. Gradually, however, she moved towards children's book illustration, especially fairy tales, mythology and folktales. Jane's first picture book for Frances Lincoln was Jinnie Ghost with Berlie Doherty, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. Her other acclaimed picture books include The King of Capri with Jeanette Winterson, Romeo and Juliet with Michael Rosen, and The Dolls' House Fairy and Snow White, which she both wrote and illustrated. She lives with her family in North London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1845072928
• ISBN 13: 9781845072926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Ray Jane