Ghost Boy

Overview

Harold Kline is an albino--an outcast. Folks stare and taunt, calling him Ghost Boy. It's been that way all of his 14 years. So when the circus comes to town, Harold runs off to join it.

Editorial Reviews

An albino boy runs off to find comfort among the members of a circus troupe in post-WWII America. In a starred review, PW wrote, "This poignant adventure invites readers to look beyond others' outer appearances and into their souls." Ages 12-up. (Mar.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.

Author Information

Bio of Iain Lawrence

"Writing for young readers is almost like dipping into a fountain of youth; for hours a day, I am a child again."--Iain Lawrence Iain Lawrence is a journalist, travel writer, and avid sailor, and the author of many acclaimed novels, including Ghost Boy, Lord of the Nutcracker Men, and the High Seas Trilogy: The Wreckers, The Smugglers, and The Buccaneers.

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Additional Info

Imprint

Laurel Leaf

Filesize

1.18 MB

Number of Pages

352

eBook ISBN

9780375890062

Awards

• American Library Association Notable Books for Children
• Manitoba Literary Awards - Young Readers Choice Award
• Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books
• School Library Journal Best Books of the Year