Book details
The Ministry of Ghosts
Description
A spooky, funny mystery with ghost-hunting, useless adults ... and tea
Thruppence and Tim don't know what they're getting themselves into when they ring the bell at the house with dusty windows and a tarnished name plate to enquire about the advertised 'Saturday Person'. What could be so difficult about an unspecified Saturday job? Well, had that name plate been properly cleaned, Thruppence and Tim might not have been so keen to enter ...
Pressured by the stern Minister Beeston from the Department of Economies, the Ministry of Ghosts has been given three months to prove the existence or non-existence of ghosts, or else it will be shut down! As it seems that children are particularly magnetic to ghosts and supernatural beings, Thruppence and Tim are added to their ghost-catching team. And although neither of them are scared by talk of ghosts or monsters, they couldn't have imagined the truth behind what they will find ...
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
256 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'The Ministry of Ghosts' offers readers a thrilling and mysterious adventure that keeps them hooked from beginning to end. The story's unique take on the supernatural is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
- Memorable Characters: Alex Shearer creates a cast of vivid and relatable characters that readers will grow to care about. Their development throughout the book provides a satisfying emotional journey.
- Themes of Friendship and Bravery: The book explores important themes such as the value of friendship and the courage to face one's fears. These universal themes resonate with readers of all ages and provide meaningful takeaways.
- Imaginative World-Building: Shearer's creation of 'The Ministry of Ghosts' is a testament to his imaginative world-building skills. The detailed setting and the concept of a government department for ghostly affairs offer a fresh perspective on the paranormal genre.