The Ghost of Thomas Kempe
Penelope Lively
The classic ghost story from Penelope Lively, one of the modern greats of British fiction for adults and children alike.
James is fed up. His family has moved to a new cottage – with grounds that are great for excavations, and trees that are perfect for climbing – and stuff is happening. Stuff that is normally the kind of thing he does. And he’s getting blamed for it. But it’s not him who’s writing strange things on shopping lists and fences. It’s not him who smashes bottles and pours tea in the Vicar’s lap. It’s a ghost – honestly. Thomas Kempe the apothecary has returned and he wants James to be his apprentice. No one else believes in ghosts. It’s up to James to get rid of him. Or he’ll have no pocket money or pudding ever again.
An iconic ghost story for children, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is adored by thousands of children.
Reviews
I liked this book as it was spine tingling and scary with the ghost who was my favourite character. This is an intriguing book that I would recommend
Captain Neptune Bojangles 12.07.2023
It was a very nice and lively book, my favourite character was Mrs Verity, who kept on coming in for tea.
Captain Iguana Moonbeam 20.08.2020
My favourite character was James The best part was when they put the things on his grave and he left
Madam Bernice Hungry-Hippo 31.07.2020
I thought this book is engaging and oustanding.
Coach Unicorn Possum 04.08.2019
Awesome
Anonymous 04.05.2018
I would reccomend this book to people who like ghosts and be warned some might find it spooky. I didnt like it because it was scary and im 8 so i would reccomend it to 10s or over
Anonymous 30.08.2017
This isn't a particularly scary book even though it has 'ghost' in the title, but it's a great adventure.
Anonymous 12.09.2014
