Reviews

The Bookstore Ghost by Barbara Maitland

emdoux's review against another edition

4.0

Read to see where to put it in our new classification system... I think I'm going to put it with the pet cat books. This is a really cute story.

nancyotoole's review

4.0

In The Bookstore Ghost, Mr Brow opens up a bookstore dedicated to ghost stories. When people refuse to visit the store due to the presence of mice, Mr. Brown orders his cat to get rid of the infestation. The cat has a better idea. The Bookstore Ghost is a bright and colorful easy reader that's perfect for young children. Although it's about a haunted bookstore, the story isn't scary at all, and instead chooses to put a new spin on the cat and mouse stereotype. The Bookstore Ghost has illustrations by Nadine Bernard Wescott on every page. They're filled with unexpected little details, such as the interesting titles she comes up with for the books on the shelves. Many pages include expansive backgrounds that take up two pages. The wide variety of bookstore customers cover a wide amount of races and ages. The present of cat and mice characters should be perfect for animals lovers, and the book itself should appeal to fans of bookstores and humorous stories.
Recommended Grade Level- Kindergarten to 2nd grade
(Note: this review was written for a class)