Items related to The Wedding Ghost
Synopsis
With a magical text by Leon Garfield and superbly evocative pictures by Charles Keeping, this strangely moving story of a ghostly wedding has become a classic of its time. It is now reissued in paperback with a new cover.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 7 Up This very strange tale begins like a traditional ghost story. Gillian Goodman and Jack Best (Jack and Jill) are about to be married. At their wedding shower, a gift arrives addressed only to Jack: an ancient parchment map. Later that night, Jack becomes obsessed with locating the place on the map. After some adventures he arrives at the castle of Sleeping Beauty. He realizes that he is the prince who is to awaken her, and debates the awakening for several pages, finally kissing her. As they are about to be married, the cathedral dissolves into a little church. He is marrying Jill, but Sleeping Beauty is there too. Once awakened, ``she would always be haunting him, and filling his heart with restless uncertainty and desire.'' It's a strange allegory of uncertain meaning, although beautifully written. The illustrations are equally strange, haunting pen-and-ink sketches which fit the mood of the tale well. This book seems more appropriate for scholarly debate over meaning by doctoral students in literature than for any but the most intellectual of older young adults. Constance A. Mellon, Department of Library & Information Studies, East Carolina Univ . , Greenville, N.C.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Publishers Weekly
Jack is marrying Jill, despite all the hectic preparations.A wedding present is addressed just to Jacka map, which leads him to"The-Bird-in-Hand" public house. There he meets an old man and his grandson who take him on a ghostly vessel to "journey's end" beyond the fog. He's left in a dark and damp place, full of grinning skeletons. Then he enters a dust-laden mansion and realizes that he has found a "Sleeping Beauty" to whom he must give the kiss of life. This is a charming tale of haunt and humor. But it is convoluted; the esoteric entanglements of the storyline will disaffect most readers. Jack's having two brides will require explanations from parents, as will Keeping's black-and-white illustrations. They are good abstractions of the unreal and daunting features of Jack's task, but harsh. Ages 11-up.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford Univ Pr
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0192723952
- ISBN 13 9780192723956
- BindingPaperback
- IllustratorKeeping Charles
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Wedding Ghost
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001217038
Quantity: 4 available
Seller Image
The Wedding Ghost
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs4314975340
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Wedding Ghost
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: VeryGood. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs2584698556
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wedding Ghost
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). Ex-Library Book. Has usual library markings and stamps inside. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0006858957
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wedding Ghost
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780192723956
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wedding Ghost
Published by
Oxford University Press, 1999
ISBN 10: 0192723952
ISBN 13: 9780192723956
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 11835009-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wedding Ghost
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780192723956
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wedding Ghost
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 4025720
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wedding Ghost
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 4514530
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
The Wedding Ghost Garfield, Leon
Seller: Iridium_Books, DH, SE, Spain
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Used - Good. Keeping, Charles (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 9780192723956
Quantity: 1 available