The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories - Softcover

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9781444931655: The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories

Synopsis

Sir Simon de Canterville has been haunting the residents of Canterville Chase for 300 years - and then the Otis family moves in. No matter how hard he tries, they won't be spooked, and soon the Otis family turns their attention to getting rid of him...

The Canterville Ghost is joined by The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant in this collection of best-loved stories for children.

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About the Author

Oscar Wilde (Author) Oscar Wilde was born in Ireland in 1854 and is known for his poetry, plays and the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. He died in Paris in 1900. Sam Usher (Illustrator) Sam Usher studied illustration at the University of West England. His debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award. He lives in London with an ancient housemate, and when he's not holding a pen and wobbling at paper, you'll find him playing the piano, eating chocolate and trespassing.

Review

"[A] classic of Wildean wit and Victorian sentimentality...a delight."

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