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lampje's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
5.0
This book has no right being this fucking cute. Why did I get teary eyed at the end??
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Oh my! Oh my! When I spotted this book I was already in love, with both the blurb and the cover, but now I am in love with the entire book!
This was just such a delight to read, each page that I swiped (because one only gets ebooks from Netgalley) was filled with so much fun and joy.
The book is a guide on how to make friends with ghosts. From how to find them, and how to get them in your house (though that part seemed a bit like a ghostnapping), to what they like to eat (some very disgusting things), to what to do when you move, and so many more fun things.
There are references to fictional books (From Gross to Boast: Grooming Tips For Your Ghost), and I just want all those books to also come out.
The ending just made me tear up a bit. Oh my, I didn't expect that.
The illustrations are just wonderful. I love the style and the use of colours (nothing to bright or fancy, instead it focuses on brown, red, orange, white, grey which fit the book like a glove).
All in all, this is one book I would highly recommend to everyone!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Oh my! Oh my! When I spotted this book I was already in love, with both the blurb and the cover, but now I am in love with the entire book!
This was just such a delight to read, each page that I swiped (because one only gets ebooks from Netgalley) was filled with so much fun and joy.
The book is a guide on how to make friends with ghosts. From how to find them, and how to get them in your house (though that part seemed a bit like a ghostnapping), to what they like to eat (some very disgusting things), to what to do when you move, and so many more fun things.
There are references to fictional books (From Gross to Boast: Grooming Tips For Your Ghost), and I just want all those books to also come out.
The ending just made me tear up a bit. Oh my, I didn't expect that.
The illustrations are just wonderful. I love the style and the use of colours (nothing to bright or fancy, instead it focuses on brown, red, orange, white, grey which fit the book like a glove).
All in all, this is one book I would highly recommend to everyone!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
rjdenney's review against another edition
5.0
I read this to my sister and 7 year old cousin and we all loved it. I had no idea it was going to be written like an actual guide and I think that's why we loved it even more. This is perfect for a fall time read and for kids/adults who love spooky-ooky books! Also the illustrations look like they were ripped right out of a book from the 60s/70s and I think that made it 10x better. Pick this up, you will not regret it. - Richard
*This book was sent to me by Tundra for an honest review. All opinions and spooky feels are my own.
*This book was sent to me by Tundra for an honest review. All opinions and spooky feels are my own.
z0diackiller's review against another edition
5.0
didn't expect to tear up at the end???? WHAT A GORGEOUS LITTLE PICTURE BOOK
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'How to Make Friends with a Ghost' by Rebecca Green is a charming book about the supernatural.
This is a guidebook for how to find and friend a ghost. The first trick is finding one, since they seem really hard to find. They are also easily frightened away and may not want to come in to your home, but you can simply blow them in to your house. The care and feeding of ghosts is important and the book even has some helpful (if disgusting sounding) recipes.
The illustrations are what really made this book work for me. The colors are darker with hints of color, like the main characters hair ribbon. The ghost character is small and cute. The text was fun and kind of silly. If I ever decide to friend a ghost, I'll be sure to take this handy book along with me.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Tundra Books, Penguin Random House Canada, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
This is a guidebook for how to find and friend a ghost. The first trick is finding one, since they seem really hard to find. They are also easily frightened away and may not want to come in to your home, but you can simply blow them in to your house. The care and feeding of ghosts is important and the book even has some helpful (if disgusting sounding) recipes.
The illustrations are what really made this book work for me. The colors are darker with hints of color, like the main characters hair ribbon. The ghost character is small and cute. The text was fun and kind of silly. If I ever decide to friend a ghost, I'll be sure to take this handy book along with me.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Tundra Books, Penguin Random House Canada, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
natreviews's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
Adorable
aylincoolcat's review against another edition
4.0
What a cute little Ghost-Book. Nice drawings and a great idea!
carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute, spooky book for kids that like that or Halloween type reads - I found the ending cute and sort of comforting as an adult but it might be a little morbid to kids. I love Halloween-y things all year round, so this is one I would have enjoyed as a kid! I'd love to see a cookbook with real food recipes for the foods mentioned in the book!
yanailedit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0