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Has anyone read the Time of the Ghost recently (Diana Wynne jones)?

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atticusclaw · 14/07/2014 19:26

It was one of my favourite books as a child but I haven't read it in 20 years. What would you say was the age range?

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DeWee · 15/07/2014 10:57

Is that the one about 3 sisters, and one is injured in a car crash and goes back in time appearing as a sort of ghost?

It's quite dark. Very compelling reading though. I wouldn't suggest dd2 reads it, she's 10yo, but very easily scared. I would say probably 10-12 yo younger end. I think part of the problem with a younger one reading it is that the first few chapters are not very scary at all, but once you're into it there are some not so good scenes for younger ones.

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atticusclaw · 15/07/2014 11:33

Thanks, that's what I thought. Will hold off for a while. I remember loving it but it being scary but couldn't remember how old I was when I first read it.

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Bramshott · 15/07/2014 11:44

OMG I used to love that book!

Fragglewump · 15/07/2014 11:49

Wow - does anyone have an old copy I could buy? I was on the front cover but my parents never bought the book and I've never seen it! Sad

Didactylos · 15/07/2014 11:52

early teens? I remember it as one of her strangest ones,and the sacrefice/creation of a deity quite disturbing

jeee · 15/07/2014 11:52

I wouldn't recommend it for under 10s - it's dark, and frankly, it would be wasted on them.

Fragglewump - you can buy a new copy (it's still in print), or it's available on kindle.

jeee · 15/07/2014 11:53

Sorry, Fragglewump, I think I didn't read your post properly. Were you actually on the cover of it?

Fragglewump · 15/07/2014 11:54

jeee I need an old copy because the version I'm on the front of was published in the 1980's. The new version for some crazy reason doesn't feature me any more!?!?!

Fragglewump · 15/07/2014 11:56

Yes jeee my art teachers husband was doing the artwork for the cover and she asked me because I resembled a character. It's my only ( and totally crap! ) claim to fame!

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atticusclaw · 15/07/2014 11:56

fraggle have you trawled ebay?

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Fragglewump · 15/07/2014 12:01

Gulp - no never trawled eBay as always had more pressing things to do. Just kept a half hearted eye out in charity shops! Thanks atticus - I think that's me under the sticker thingy on the left - but a glimpse of chin is inconclusive. How funny!

jeee · 15/07/2014 12:03

That's not a crap claim to fame.

I'm completely impressed.

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atticusclaw · 15/07/2014 12:04

www.leemac.freeserve.co.uk/time-wilk.htm

better picture here or if you type the book title into google images

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Fragglewump · 15/07/2014 12:09

Omg - I'm such a muppet - that is totally me - but I'm the big background face - sideways on and pale - I was looking at the three faces in the triangle! I must buy the book mustn't I? What a trip down memory lane! Sorry op for hijacking your thread!

jeee · 15/07/2014 12:14

You have to buy the book. And take the cover off. And frame it. And place it in a prominent place in your living room. And tell everyone who comes into the house that it's a picture of you.

As I said earlier, I'm impressed.

Fragglewump · 15/07/2014 12:20

jeee you're making my palms sweat now - I don't really like pictures of me .....could explain why I haven't bought the book for 30 years!

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atticusclaw · 15/07/2014 12:20

AND its a good book too. There are two copies on ebay each for £3ish. buy both, frame one and have one out for reading.

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