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Nov 07, 2011
Mari Anne
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3.5 stars for this graphic epistolary mystery (thanks to the author for supplying that succint description.) Basically this is a children's mysery book writting in the epistolic style (story told through letters) and also graphically illustrated. A unique and original concept that totally works for this book.
This is the story of Seymour, a young boy abandoned by his parents to live in a house with his best friend... a ghost named Olive. A renter appears for the summer, a grumpy More...
This is the story of Seymour, a young boy abandoned by his parents to live in a house with his best friend... a ghost named Olive. A renter appears for the summer, a grumpy More...
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Jun 02, 2011
Rebecca
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Dying to Meet You is book one of a new series, 43 Old Cemetery Road. It's terribly punny which some kids will get a kick out of (Paige Turner, anyone?). It's also a fun format for readers, too. There's no real chapters just a series of letters from alternating characters, "newspaper" excerpts, and drawings. It's a fast read from the author of Regarding the Fountain and Letters from Camp, Kate Klise.
I.B. Grumply, author of the Ghost Tamer series, has serious writer's block More...
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May 27, 2011
J.F.
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43 Old Cemetery Road Series: Dying to Meet You by the Klise Sisters; 2011-2012 Sunshine State Young Reader Award Winner; Interest and Reading Level: 3rd-5th grade.
Written as a series of correspondences, and newspaper articles, Dying to Meet You is a Ghost Story like none you have ever read before! The Klise Sisters' style reminds me of the successful partnership of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. Like Dahl's works, this story tells of a remarkable child born to terrible parents. More...
Written as a series of correspondences, and newspaper articles, Dying to Meet You is a Ghost Story like none you have ever read before! The Klise Sisters' style reminds me of the successful partnership of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake. Like Dahl's works, this story tells of a remarkable child born to terrible parents. More...
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Feb 01, 2011
Want a good quick funny read with a “feel good” ending? Kate Klise’s Book One of her series, 43 Old Cemetery Road: Dying to Meet You is a light-hearted look at three characters who are brought together by rather odd circumstances.
Ignatious B. Grumply, a children’s author who hasn’t produced a book in a long while, rents an old Victorian mansion for the summer, thinking that he will have plenty of peace and quiet to write. He could not be more wrong! Much to his dismay, he soon di More...
Ignatious B. Grumply, a children’s author who hasn’t produced a book in a long while, rents an old Victorian mansion for the summer, thinking that he will have plenty of peace and quiet to write. He could not be more wrong! Much to his dismay, he soon di More...
Oct 14, 2010
Jennifer
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When Ignatius B. Grumply rented out the house on Cemetery Road for the summer to finish his book, he agreed to keep an eye on the owner's son, Seymour Hope. He got a surprise he wasn't expecting: a live-in ghost who used to write books and who loves to cause trouble.
With the noise, his writer's block, and the late night goings-on throughout the house disrupting him, Ignatius is having a hard time finishing his book. A non-believer in More...
When Ignatius B. Grumply rented out the house on Cemetery Road for the summer to finish his book, he agreed to keep an eye on the owner's son, Seymour Hope. He got a surprise he wasn't expecting: a live-in ghost who used to write books and who loves to cause trouble.
With the noise, his writer's block, and the late night goings-on throughout the house disrupting him, Ignatius is having a hard time finishing his book. A non-believer in More...
Sep 14, 2010
Miss
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I extremely enjoyed "Dying to meet you" not only because it makes me feel stronger as a writer and to believe in myself, but it was one of those books that I couldn't put it down. But I love books that somewhat have a mystery, but you may not and you would still probably still like the book.
If you get so stressed over a book with to many words then you would absolutely not get stressed over this book,its written in letters all letters the only long pages, are formatted as More...
If you get so stressed over a book with to many words then you would absolutely not get stressed over this book,its written in letters all letters the only long pages, are formatted as More...
Feb 23, 2010
Sharon
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This brief but wonderful epistolary novel earns my dubious honor "higher rating because it's so much better than I expected" rating. Told through found documents and letters, this is mostly the story of I.B. Grumply, a writer trying to finish the 13th installment in his Ghost Tamer series after a 20-year period of writer's block; 43 Old Cemetery Road, the haunted mansion where he stays to write it; and Seymour Hope, abandoned child, his cat Shadow, and the ghost Olive B. Spence, failed
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Nov 16, 2010
This book is about a kid name semour he lived in a old house with a
friend that is ghost and his name is olive.Their a man nema mr.grumpy,
he wanted to buy the house to make it beatyfull,but semour said that
no!then semour make a dill that if he stays and not live the house
he will have the house.Then semoure had a plan that he will tale
that there a ghost in the house to scare him away but mr.grumpy
don't belive in ghost and did not belive him and he dill with
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friend that is ghost and his name is olive.Their a man nema mr.grumpy,
he wanted to buy the house to make it beatyfull,but semour said that
no!then semour make a dill that if he stays and not live the house
he will have the house.Then semoure had a plan that he will tale
that there a ghost in the house to scare him away but mr.grumpy
don't belive in ghost and did not belive him and he dill with
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Nov 04, 2010
Jackie
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Dying to Meet You: 43 Cemetary Road: Book One is a hilarious ghost story ( an oxymoron? ) which is cleverly written in the form of letter from I.B. Grumply to the two inhabitants of the house is renting for the summer. He's come to Ghastly, Illinois to cure his writer's block and publish his next book for children. While at Spence Mansion, he meets Seymour Hope, who has been abandoned by his paranormal researcher parents, Les and Diane Hope to run off to Europe on tour. Grumply, in time, becomes
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Aug 31, 2009
E.
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Kate and M. Sarah Klise have done it again, with their new series 43 Old Cemetery Road!
This graphic epistolary novel – yes, for real! – is a total hoot! I couldn’t help but turn page after page, even though it was way past my bedtime. But the characters – with pun-y names like Anita Sale and Paige Turner – were so engaging! And the story was so delightful! And the illustrations – well, you’ll have to see for yourself! How fun!
43 Old Cemetery Road is a ramshackle mansion i More...
This graphic epistolary novel – yes, for real! – is a total hoot! I couldn’t help but turn page after page, even though it was way past my bedtime. But the characters – with pun-y names like Anita Sale and Paige Turner – were so engaging! And the story was so delightful! And the illustrations – well, you’ll have to see for yourself! How fun!
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Oct 30, 2011
Sherri
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Genre: Ghost Story, Humor
Rating: **** This humorous ghost story offers a unique reading experience. The story is told in letters, drawings, newspaper articles, a work-in-progress manuscript, and even a tombstone engraving. It was a fun read. I especially liked the names, which were a play on words.
Summary: Ignatius B. Grumply is a writer of children’s books. He has writer’s block and moves into a Victorian mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road for some quiet writing time. More...
Rating: **** This humorous ghost story offers a unique reading experience. The story is told in letters, drawings, newspaper articles, a work-in-progress manuscript, and even a tombstone engraving. It was a fun read. I especially liked the names, which were a play on words.
Summary: Ignatius B. Grumply is a writer of children’s books. He has writer’s block and moves into a Victorian mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road for some quiet writing time. More...
Nov 27, 2011
Brandi
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My mom recommended this to me. It turned out to be pretty good, except that it was very unrealistic. It's about a writer who comes out of retirement to write another ghost story. Unfortunately, the house he has rented actually contains a ghost - and a kid. The writer eventually befriends the ghost and the kid and teams up with them to write a new ghost story.
Pros: imagination, creativity, the different formats of writing (newspaper clippings, letters, etc.)
Cons: awkward r More...
Pros: imagination, creativity, the different formats of writing (newspaper clippings, letters, etc.)
Cons: awkward r More...
Jul 11, 2010
Kristi
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Ignatius B. Grumply is looking for a place to get away. He has a serious case of writer's block and his publisher--Paige Turner--is after him to meet his deadlines. I.B. Grumply needs a quiet place to rent for the summer to finish his book AND avoid his publisher. He locates a Victorian mansion in Ghastly, Illinois where Paige Turner can't reach him. He finds a Victorian mansion in Ghastly, Illinois and quickly moves in--only to realize that the house is already occupied.
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Jul 20, 2010
Becky
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This cute book by the creators of the "Regarding the..." series is another story told through letters, newspaper articles, and journal entries. This unique way of telling a story always makes me want to start writing real letters again, but aside from that, it's a great way to pull in reluctant readers. The format, along with the ample illustrations, makes this a comfortable choice for kids who aren't the strongest readers or who just don't like it.
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Apr 25, 2010
Rebecca
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I love books by the Klises--I so wish they had been around when I was a kid, because I would have adored their combination of humor, good-heartedness, and truly awful puns. This book didn't offer any surprises for me, being a typical Klise, but a typical Klise is always lots of fun. They're 'epistolary-graphic', so a lot of the story is in newspaper ads, letters, pictures, etc. The names of the characters are always horrific puns, and it's fun to pick them all out. The books remind me a bit of E
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May 19, 2011
Lisa
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Book one in the "43 Cemetery Road" series. This is a quick read, nominated for the 2012 Bluestem Award in Illinois. The book is written in a letter format between an author, a boy who lives in the house that the author is renting for the summer, and the ghost that "haunts" the house. But the ghost is a friendly ghost named Olive, and she doesn't do any harm (other than the occasional doorslamming when she is mad and boisterous piano playing.) Other books by Kate Klise incl
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Feb 10, 2011
Rebecca Perry 6/4 February 10, 2011
In this book a man is planning to write his 13th book in his series. But to write he needs to go on a vacation. So he can up Inida Sale and get a brochure on houses. He choses a victorian mansion on 43 Cemetery Road. When he gets there he finds out he must care for a boy named Semore Hope and his black cat Shadow. At first the man and Semore don’t get along More...
In this book a man is planning to write his 13th book in his series. But to write he needs to go on a vacation. So he can up Inida Sale and get a brochure on houses. He choses a victorian mansion on 43 Cemetery Road. When he gets there he finds out he must care for a boy named Semore Hope and his black cat Shadow. At first the man and Semore don’t get along More...
Jul 27, 2010
Melissa
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Trying to kick writers block Ignatius B. Grumply rents an old Victorian house in Ghastly, Illinois for some peace and quiet. Ignatius soon finds that his rental home is not quiet at all which makes him more "grumply" than ever. According to his contract he must take care of a young boy and his cat and try to get around an out of control ghost. While doing all of this he must write his 13th book and get it to his publisher. How will Ignatius get through the summer?
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Oct 08, 2009
Sandy
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I was impressed with the quality of this book. The story is told in a series of letters, along with newspaper clippings and a few illustrations (done by one of the main characters, of course). While this is a format that could easily come across as cheesy or feel forced, this book was very well executed. The letters all made a certain amount of sense (nothing overly forced to fit the narration's conventions), but were also written with pleny of witt and humor. I really enjoyed the punny name
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Jul 23, 2010
Jennifer
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I'm not a big fan of epistolary novels. This book didn't turn me into a fan. While the character names are pretty amusing (Ignatius B. Grumply -- mean-spirited author, Anita Sale -- real estate agent, Olive C. Spense -- ghost), that's where my enjoyment ended. I can't see the patrons at my library being truly amused by this book because it's a ghost story without being scary. There's no suspense. No gore. And there's not even a doubt about the development of the plot. I finished the book only be
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Jul 08, 2009
Mary
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This coming of age story of a 64-year-old man is a not-scary ghost story full of puns and wordplay - especially with the names of characters - for middle grade children (3rd -7th?). It is told through a combination of letters, newspapers and delightful illustrations. Fans of Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series might like it.
When Ignatius B. Grumpley, author of the Ghost Tamer series of books for kids, who hasn't written a book in over 20 years, rents a mansion for the summer so he can wr More...
When Ignatius B. Grumpley, author of the Ghost Tamer series of books for kids, who hasn't written a book in over 20 years, rents a mansion for the summer so he can wr More...
Jul 21, 2010
Allison
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Like Regarding the fountain, this is a punny (plenty of puns in it) book written as letters. It's cute and kids will probably like it just fine. It's one of those books I'd be sure to have on hand for kids who are reluctant readers and/or who seem to have a lack of confidence about their ability to read an entire book.
Being as this is the second one of Klise's books I've read, I'm now curious as to whether this is the format all her work takes. There's definitely a niche for this More...
Being as this is the second one of Klise's books I've read, I'm now curious as to whether this is the format all her work takes. There's definitely a niche for this More...
Dec 08, 2011
Michael
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Georgia teachers I worked with last summer turned me on to this series by Kate Klise (illustrated by Sarah Klise).
They are cleverly written mysteries made unique by telling the story without narrative texts. Klise uses a variety of other texts formats (letters, emails, lists, etc.) and graphics (maps, sketches, etc.) to reveal the story.
Dying to meet you the first in the 43 Old Cemetery Road Series is especially good for writing lessons. First it is a great mentor text to sho More...
They are cleverly written mysteries made unique by telling the story without narrative texts. Klise uses a variety of other texts formats (letters, emails, lists, etc.) and graphics (maps, sketches, etc.) to reveal the story.
Dying to meet you the first in the 43 Old Cemetery Road Series is especially good for writing lessons. First it is a great mentor text to sho More...
Oct 22, 2010
Pamela
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Really adorable story! Writer Ignatius B. Grumply gets more than he bargains for when he rents 43 Cemetery Road for the summer. Namely, Seymour Hope and his cat, residents of the third floor, and Olive C. Spence, the ghost who haunts the house.
I loved the style of this story - it's very rare to see an epistolary novel for children. The style really worked. The irate letters from Grumply to his lawyer and publisher, the coy notes from Olive, and Seymour's letters all added to the cha More...
I loved the style of this story - it's very rare to see an epistolary novel for children. The style really worked. The irate letters from Grumply to his lawyer and publisher, the coy notes from Olive, and Seymour's letters all added to the cha More...
Nov 17, 2010
NewFranklin
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This book is very good i liked it because i love books in all letters and news papers and i love books by kate kliesse.
This book is about a famous writer Ignatious b grumpley that rents a house on 43 old cemetery road thinking the house is going to be quiet so he can write his book. But he finds about that there is a boy living in the house and is forced to stay. While he is trying to write his book the boy tells him there is a ghost in the house and he doesn't believe it and part More...
This book is about a famous writer Ignatious b grumpley that rents a house on 43 old cemetery road thinking the house is going to be quiet so he can write his book. But he finds about that there is a boy living in the house and is forced to stay. While he is trying to write his book the boy tells him there is a ghost in the house and he doesn't believe it and part More...
Sep 09, 2010
Laura
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I picked up this book because it's on the Bluebonnet list for this school year. The book is a fun read. It's told through letters from characters and the town's newspaper, which makes it a fast read. The illustrations (artwork by character Seymore) add to the overall fun feel to the book. The characters are funny and unique. The book is also a good introduction to irony and a few puns. The only downside was the the book could have used another ten or fifteen pages. The conflict is wrapped up a l
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Feb 27, 2010
Kellylou
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A grumpy ghost-story writer, a misunderstood young boy, and a mischievous old ghost come together in this story, which is the first in a series about the three unlikely housemates.
This book is a great tool to model voice for students, as it is organized into several letters written by the different characters, and a newsletter as well. The character names are all fun word play, such as "Anita Sale" and "Olive C. Spence", which I think my students will enjoy. I wa More...
This book is a great tool to model voice for students, as it is organized into several letters written by the different characters, and a newsletter as well. The character names are all fun word play, such as "Anita Sale" and "Olive C. Spence", which I think my students will enjoy. I wa More...
Feb 09, 2010
Mary
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This was a strange story. It was written is a series of letters back and forth between the characters of the book. I won't be reading the other books in the series.
Ignatius B. Grumply moves into the Victorian mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road hoping to find some peace and quiet so he can crack a wicked case of writer's block. But 43 Old Cemetery Road is already occupied by eleven-year-old Seymour, his cat Shadow, and an irritable ghost named Olive. It's hard to say who is more outraged More...
Ignatius B. Grumply moves into the Victorian mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road hoping to find some peace and quiet so he can crack a wicked case of writer's block. But 43 Old Cemetery Road is already occupied by eleven-year-old Seymour, his cat Shadow, and an irritable ghost named Olive. It's hard to say who is more outraged More...
Nov 11, 2010
Uflchildrens
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After twenty years of writer’s block, a broke, once-famous children’s book author rents an old house for the summer, hoping to find inspiration. To his surprise, he gets much more: an abandoned boy, a ghost, and a lesson about selflessness.
What roles do the ghost and the little boy play in this author’s life? Will he write again? A series of personal letters, newspaper clippings, and sketches unveil this quirky and humorous ghost story. Witty wordplay and some helpful suggestions a More...
What roles do the ghost and the little boy play in this author’s life? Will he write again? A series of personal letters, newspaper clippings, and sketches unveil this quirky and humorous ghost story. Witty wordplay and some helpful suggestions a More...
Sep 16, 2011
Jennifer
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What a cute book! At first I didn't want to read it, but a student lent me the copy she borrowed and I was surprised at how good it was! I enjoyed the epistolary style of writing and the pictures it contained. It was not only fun, but it did have a good message for the kids. It is the first in a series, and I want to check out what the next one is about. It's a very quick read which makes it perfect for reluctant readers. The student who did read it says she doesn't like to read, and it took her
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