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adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Když mi bylo devět, fakt se mi líbila, ale teď už ji asi přenechám ségře jako rodinné dědictví :)
paragraph's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mariahistryingtoread's review against another edition
3.0
Dial-A-Ghost is one of two Eva Ibbotson books I never read as a kid. It was physically at the library one day when I was passing by so I figured it was fate.
If you’ve read any of her other books in this vein then you have an idea of what this one is like: emphasis on being sensible and kind, ghosts deserve respect even when they’re scary because that’s just how ghosts are, a charming English Side setting and a fun if not a little underdeveloped cast of characters.
The villains in this one were particularly ghastly. They always have a ghoulish veneer, but his cousins were real pieces of work. I really liked the family of ghosts though they do fall to the wayside in favor of the youngest once the mix-up happens. I wish there had been a better twist. They always are a little too convenient, this one was a lotta too convenient.
I read Eva Ibbotson’s books when I am desperate to have a read not disappoint me. They all are some level of comfort for me. Even this one, which I’d never read before, gave me the same feeling immediately. I chalk it up to Ibbotson’s consistency in writing style.
Read it, the time will go by fast.
If you’ve read any of her other books in this vein then you have an idea of what this one is like: emphasis on being sensible and kind, ghosts deserve respect even when they’re scary because that’s just how ghosts are, a charming English Side setting and a fun if not a little underdeveloped cast of characters.
The villains in this one were particularly ghastly. They always have a ghoulish veneer, but his cousins were real pieces of work. I really liked the family of ghosts though they do fall to the wayside in favor of the youngest once the mix-up happens. I wish there had been a better twist. They always are a little too convenient, this one was a lotta too convenient.
I read Eva Ibbotson’s books when I am desperate to have a read not disappoint me. They all are some level of comfort for me. Even this one, which I’d never read before, gave me the same feeling immediately. I chalk it up to Ibbotson’s consistency in writing style.
Read it, the time will go by fast.
hannah_likestoread's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book would be great for younger people around the age of 9-12.
shiloniz's review against another edition
3.0
Dial-A-Ghost was a fast paces leisurely read. Not a very complex plot line and easily predictable but as far as it being a book I would have enjoyed as a child, it hit the mark. The story follows two seperate ghost families who are searching for places to make their permanent residence when they come across a ghost adoption agency. Also another main character is a orphan boy named Oliver who inherits a frightening mansion/castle. Oliver and the ghosts meet and the story unfolds, simply, from there. If you are looking for a fast, fun young read this isn't the worst you could choose.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
Read this as a kid and I remember I used to really like this story. Listened to this again as an adult and it was still magical and spooky. A real delight.
Have other books that I remember foundly but don't remember their names. I should go on a hunt for them one day
Have other books that I remember foundly but don't remember their names. I should go on a hunt for them one day
nicolednk's review against another edition
4.0
LOVED Which Witch? and The Secret of Platform 13 years ago. This one didn't live up to those memories, but it was ok.
debr's review against another edition
4.0
We enjoyed this book so much! Wonderful characters, great plot, wicked fun. Ibbotson is so much fun!
duriangray's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
antimony's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
this one i remember really liking and reading over and over when i was 8 but i think that may just be because it was the only one of eva ibbotson’s books that i owned. (i found it at the pool book swap.) as for rereading it was sweet but i didn’t like it as much as the secret of platform 13 and didn’t feel attached to any of the characters. but i would still recommend to a kid!