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Children's Books· United Kingdom

The Ghost of Thomas Kempe

by Penelope Lively
Aggregate Editorial Score61/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 1973159 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Penelope Lively's The Ghost of Thomas Kempe (1973) stands as one of the most significant works of children's books of its era. When James Harrison moves to an old cottage, he is haunted by the ghost of a seventeenth-century sorcerer. Penelope Lively's Carnegie Medal winner is a charming and witty ghost story about the relationship between past and present. Themes of ghosts, history, childhood run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 1973.

Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
winner · national
197348
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About the Author
Penelope Lively
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ghost of Thomas Kempe about?

When James Harrison moves to an old cottage, he is haunted by the ghost of a seventeenth-century sorcerer. Penelope Lively's Carnegie Medal winner is a charming and witty ghost story about the relationship between past and present.

Who wrote The Ghost of Thomas Kempe?

The Ghost of Thomas Kempe was written by Penelope Lively, from United Kingdom. First published in 1973.

What awards has The Ghost of Thomas Kempe won?

The Ghost of Thomas Kempe has received the following awards and honours: Carnegie Medal 1973.

Is The Ghost of Thomas Kempe worth reading?

The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in ghosts, history, childhood.