Hester, Huckleberry and the Sugar House Hauntings
by Mark Roland Langdale
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app
1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date 28 May 2017 | Archive Date 25 Jan 2018
Troubador Publishing Limited | Matador
Talking about this book? Use #HesterhuckleberryAndTheSugarHouseHauntings #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!
Description
Mark Roland Langdale’s third children’s book is a wacky and wonderful read that debunks the stigma of dyslexia. Hester, Huckleberry and the Sugar House Hauntings is a coming of age tale between Hester and Huckleberry who encounter a haunted sugar house, a haunted steamboat named the grey lady (who, when she puts her mind to it, can fly!), a flying ice cream bicycle cart, and a whole host of dark and magical creatures.
Having suffered with dyslexia his whole life, Mark’s stories also share an important message about encouraging a love of reading and writing in those who also experience difficulty with words. His previous book Penny Farthing and the Man in the Moon also confronted issues surrounding autism – a common theme as Mark delves into real life issues that are affecting young children today.
Full of wildly colourful illustrations, Mark’s stories encapsulate the true essence of a joyful children’s book that appeal to children age 8 and over. With more magic and mystery than you can shake a stick at, this book is a truly eye-opening and enjoyable read.
A Note From the Publisher
MARK ROLAND LANGDALE has had a varied life and career. He has worked with children and teenagers, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to fundraise and he has also travelled down the Amazon.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781788031929 |
| PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 446334
I tried to go a little away from my preferred demographic to try this middle-grade fiction and well, I definitely don't regret taking this up. The story primarily focuses on the dyslexia that spins the entire story. While thaat was my most anticipated aspect of the story, I felt it might've been focused more on it. Rather, the story shifts to the slight mystery and suspense that was possibly built for a middle-grade audience. [Clearly not demeaning any particular age-group; simply making clear the book has targeted readers] and everything that revolved around Hester, Huckleberry and the haunted sugar house they stumble upon. Regardless, the story is really good if you're looking for a light, quick read that deals with deeper issues with some amazing illustrations to accompany the writing.
Jennifer M, Reviewer
I recieved a free digital copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.
The illustrations are great and its a quick, easy read. The book is full of magic and mystery that will hold the readers attention through the more serious parts of the story.
