This time, it was that book i had ordered and then forgotten about, stonewords. Zoe is the only one who can help her, but to do so, she must travel back one hundred years in time and somehow alter. Zoes grandparents think that zoe louise is zoes imaginary friend. Connected by a back staircase in a house where zoe louise once lived and zoe now lives, the two girls are ghosts in each others lives. Pam conrad june 18, 1947 january 22, 1996 was an american childrens writer. 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. Stonewords series by pam conrad goodreads share book. Time is running out for zoes best friend, who is a ghost. I am an adult and i came across it at some point recently and really wanted to read it, because it is a ghost story and because it involves a, sort of, time phenomenon.
A 20thcentury child intervenes in a 19thcentury tragedy involving the ghost who has been her frequent companion and friend. The truth, however, is that zoe louise lived in zoes house a century ago, and her ghost has returned to solve a terrible mystery. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Zoe was overjoyed to find a playmate already in residence when she came to live in her. A ghost story harper trophy books by pam conrad and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A ghost story harper trophy books reprint by conrad, pam isbn. Ive heard terrific things about the late pam conrad s novels, so i introduced myself to her with stonewords. Pam conrad zoe discovers that her house is occupied by the ghost of an elevenyearold girl, who carries her back to the day of her death in 1870 to try to alter that tragic event. A ghost story by conrad, pam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Steven lillington wrote in books for your children that conrad is one of the brightest talents to emerge in the last few years.
Accelerated reader book list whitefish middle school. Conrad s spare, vivid prose sustains the suspense, drawing readers inexorably toward a climax as satisfying as it is unexpected. Zoe discovers that her house is occupied by the ghost of an elevenyearold girl, who carries her back to the day of her death in 1870 to try to alter that tragi. A ghost story harper trophy books by pam conrad 19910802. Its a wonderful ghost story about a little girl and a ghost with the same name. Primary books were not included in the voting in 1977, 1979 and 1981. A ghost story by pam conrad first harpertrophy edition, 1991 pages. Zoe discovers that her house is occupied by the ghost of an elevenyearold girl, who carries her back to the day of her death in 1870 to try to alter that tragic event.
I stared at the spines of each and every book that is on one of my six book cases. The story wasnt as richly textured as the authors writing style, but this is surely a title that any ghost story fan will appreciate. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The first time zoe met zoe louise, zoe was four years old. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. And although zoe louise never grows up, she is changing in dreadful, frightening ways. I read this book what seems like a million times from age 10 to a teenager. Pam conrad wrote many awardwinning books for children, including the immensely popular the tub people and the tub grandfather, both illustrated by richard egielski. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. The author leaves you wanting to read the second book.
The author leaves you wanting to read the second book because the first on was so good. A ghost story book online at best prices in india on. A ghost story by pam conrad is a very well written and cliffhanger filled book. Zoe and zoe louise are friendsbest friendsliving in both the past and the present. Buy this book zoes playmate is a visitor from another century. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It had obviously made a big impression on me when i was a child, enough that it resurfaced in my memories in adulthood.
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