The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name

by Reece Carter

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Pub Date 29 Sep 2022 | Archive Date 8 Oct 2022

Children's Fiction

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Description

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Welcome to Elston-Fright, a forgotten town where witches lurk, sea monsters roam and a girl is on the hunt for answers. . .

With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches’ sea shack forever. She has no memory of who she was before she arrived on the rock-that-doesn’t-exist.

That is, until a ghost visits her with a message: a treasure exists that can reunite Corpse with her family and her name.

She sets off on a night-time quest for answers, bringing her trusted friend Simon, a huntsman spider, along for the ride. Corpse must battle magic, zombie-skeletons and sea monsters to find the treasure. But is it really all that it seems?

A deliciously dark adventure, packed with chills, fizzing with magic and introducing a truly unforgettable heroine.

#TheGirltheGhostandtheLostName

Welcome to Elston-Fright, a forgotten town where witches lurk, sea monsters roam and a girl is on the hunt for answers. . .

With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair...

Advance Praise

Praise for The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name

“A spooky, funny, magical and atmospheric adventure.” Jessica Townsend, author of Nevermoor

“This masterfully told tale of the dead, beats with a genuine human heart.” Shirley Marr, author of A Glasshouse of Stars

Reece Carter is a high-profile Australian nutritionist who has written two non-fiction books for adults, appeared on many of Australia’s major television networks, and written for magazines like GQ. He grew up in rural Western Australia and now lives in Sydney. He has always wanted to write for children and The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name is his first novel, perfect for fans of Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman.

Praise for The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name

“A spooky, funny, magical and atmospheric adventure.” Jessica Townsend, author of Nevermoor

“This masterfully told tale of the dead, beats with a...

Marketing Plan

GHOSTLY POS AVAILABLE. Invite readers to journey to Elston-Fright this autumn. Standees and window stickers available to create a spooky window display.

Perfect for Halloween! To request a pack please contact: beth.gooding@usborne.co.uk

For events or any PR enquiries, please contact: jessica.f@usborne.co.uk

GHOSTLY POS AVAILABLE. Invite readers to journey to Elston-Fright this autumn. Standees and window stickers available to create a spooky window display.

Perfect for Halloween! To request a pack...