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Meg Pickel's older brother, Orion, has disappeared. One night, she steals out to look for him and makes two surprising discoveries: she stumbles upon a séance that she suspects involves Orion, and she meets the author Charles Dickens, also unable to sleep and roaming the London streets. He is a customer of Meg's father, who owns a print shop, and a family friend. Mr. Dickens fears that the children of London aren't safe and is trying to solve the mystery of so many disappearances. If he can, then perhaps he'll be able to write once again. With stunning black-and-white illustrations by Greg Ruth, The Haunting of Charles Dickens by Lewis Buzbee is a literary mystery that celebrates the power of books and brings to life one of the world's best-loved authors.

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<p>Praise for The Haunting of Charles Dickens <p> Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency [series], this book could be a good way to work up to them. -- School Library Journal <p> Deliciously elaborate . . . The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews <p> A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens' style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. -- Booklist <p> A charming and gripping tale . . . Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative black and white drawings . . . while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. -- Publishers Weekly <p> [A] seriously good book . . . Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the 'feel' of a Dickens book. . . . The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel. --Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com)<p><br>Praise for Steinbeck's Ghost <p>A Smithsonian Notable Book for Children<br>Northern California Book Award Nominee<br>Northern California Independent Booksellers' Association Children's Book of the Year Winner<br>California Library Association's John and Patricia Beatty Award <p> The themes of valuing friendship, managing adults who have lost their priorities, and connecting people through stories will appeal to kids who have found their own magic in the library. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books <p> The story remains an intriguing introduction/com

Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke (Knopf, 1987) or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency (Scholastic, 2004), this book could be a good way to work up to them. --School Library Journal Deliciously elaborate... The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. --Kirkus Reviews A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens'style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. --Booklist A charming and gripping tale...Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative b&w drawings...while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. --Publishers Weekly [A] seriously good book...Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the feel of a Dickens book...The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel. --Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com) The themes of valuing friendship, managing adults who have lost their priorities, and connecting people through stories will appeal to kids who have found their own magic in the library. --BCCB on Steinbeck's Ghost The story remains an intriguing introduction/companion to Steinbeck's works and imaginatively conveys the power of literature to transport people to another time and place. --Publishers Weekly on Steinbeck's Ghost Buzbee's love for literature and libraries is infectious and, for those similarly inclined, deeply satisfying. --Booklist on Steinbeck's Ghost Magical realism with Steinbeck's ghost and a discerning young hero. --Kirkus on Steinbeck's Ghost Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke (Knopf, 1987) or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency (Scholastic, 2004), this book could be a good way to work up to them. School Library Journal Deliciously elaborate The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. Kirkus Reviews A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens'style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. Booklist A charming and gripping tale...Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative b&w drawings...while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. Publishers Weekly [A] seriously good book...Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the feel of a Dickens book...The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel. Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com) The themes of valuing friendship, managing adults who have lost their priorities, and connecting people through stories will appeal to kids who have found their own magic in the library. BCCB on Steinbeck's Ghost The story remains an intriguing introduction/companion to Steinbeck's works and imaginatively conveys the power of literature to transport people to another time and place. Publishers Weekly on Steinbeck's Ghost Buzbee's love for literature and libraries is infectious and, for those similarly inclined, deeply satisfying. Booklist on Steinbeck's Ghost Magical realism with Steinbeck's ghost and a discerning young hero. Kirkus on Steinbeck's Ghost Praise for The Haunting of Charles Dickens Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke (Knopf, 1987) or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency (Scholastic, 2004), this book could be a good way to work up to them. -- School Library Journal Deliciously elaborate... The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens'style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. -- Booklist A charming and gripping tale...Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative b&w drawings...while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. -- Publishers Weekly [A] seriously good book...Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the feel of a Dickens book...The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel. --Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com)Praise for Steinbeck's Ghost A Smithsonian Notable Book for ChildrenNorthern California Book Award NomineeNorthern California Independent Booksellers' Association Children's Book of the YearWinner, California Library Association's John and Patricia Beatty Award The themes of valuing friendship, managing adults who have lost their priorities, and connecting people through stories will appeal to kids who have found their own magic in the library. -- BCCB The story remains an intriguing introduction/companion to Steinbeck's works and imaginatively conveys the power of literature to transport people to another time and place. -- Publishers Weekly Buzbee's love for literature and libraries is infectious and, for those similarly inclined, deeply satisfying. -- Booklist Magical realism with Steinbeck's ghost and a discerning young hero. -- Kirkus Praise for The Haunting of Charles Dickens Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke (Knopf, 1987) or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency (Scholastic, 2004), this book could be a good way to work up to them. -- School Library Journal .. .deliciously elaborate... The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens'style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. -- Booklist A charming and gripping tale...Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative b&w drawings...while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. -- Publishers Weekly [A] seriously good book...Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the feel of a Dickens book...The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel. --Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com)Praise for Steinbeck's Ghost A Smithsonian Notable Book for ChildrenNorthern California Book Award NomineeNorthern California Independent Booksellers' Association Children's Book of the YearWinner, California Library Association's John and Patricia Beatty Award The themes of valuing friendship, managing adults who have lost their priorities, and connecting people through stories will appeal to kids who have found their own magic in the library. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The story remains an intriguing introduction/companion to Steinbeck's works and imaginatively conveys the power of literature to transport people to another time and place. -- Publishers Weekly Buzbee's love for literature and libraries is infectious and, for those similarly inclined, deeply satisfying. -- Booklist Magical realism with Steinbeck's ghost and a discerning young hero. -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Haunting of Charles Dickens Nominated for the 2011 Edgar Allan Poe Award (Best Juvenile) Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency [series], this book could be a good way to work up to them. -- School Library Journal Deliciously elaborate . . . The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens' style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. -- Booklist A charming and gripping tale . . . Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative black and white drawings . . . while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. -- Publishers Weekly [A] seriously good book . . . Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the 'feel' of a Dickens book. . . . The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel. --Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com) A reader doesn't expect a novel about the haunting of a long dead author to be lyrical but that is the case with The Haunting of Charles Dickens. . . a great teen read. --Ginny, BrodartVibe's BlogPraise for Steinbeck's Ghost A Smithsonian Notable Book for ChildrenNorthern California Book Award NomineeNorthern California Independent Booksellers' Association Children's Book of the Year WinnerCalifornia Library Association's John and Patricia Beatty Award The themes of valuing friendship, managing adu Praise for The Haunting of Charles Dickens : ...deliciously elaborate... The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens'style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. -- Booklist A charming and gripping tale...Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative b&w drawings...while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Steinbeck's Ghost: A Smithsonian Notable Book for ChildrenNorthern California Book Award NomineeNorthern California Independent

Praise for The Haunting of Charles Dickens Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke (Knopf, 1987) or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency (Scholastic, 2004), this book could be a good way to work up to them. -- School Library Journal Deliciously elaborate... The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens'style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. -- Booklist A charming and gripping tale...Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative b&w drawings...while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. -- Publishers Weekly [A] seriously good book...Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the feel of a Dickens book...The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel. --Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com)Praise for Steinbeck's Ghost A Smithsonian Notable Book for ChildrenNorthern California Book Award NomineeNorthern California Independent Booksellers' Association Children's Book of the YearWinner, California Library Association's John and Patricia Beatty Award The themes of valuing friendship, managing adults who have lost their priorities, and connecting people through stories will appeal to kids who have found their own magic in the library. -- BCCB The story remains an intriguing introduction/companion to Steinbeck's works and imaginatively conveys the power of literature to transport people to another time and place. -- Publishers Weekly Buzbee's love for literature and libraries is infectious and, for those similarly inclined, deeply satisfying. -- Booklist Magical realism with Steinbeck's ghost and a discerning young hero. -- Kirkus

"""Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke (Knopf, 1987) or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency (Scholastic, 2004), this book could be a good way to work up to them."" --School Library Journal ""Deliciously elaborate... The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations."" --Kirkus Reviews ""A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens'style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch."" --Booklist ""A charming and gripping tale...Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative b&w drawings...while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse."" --Publishers Weekly ""[A] seriously good book...Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the feel of a Dickens book...The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel."" --Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com) ""The themes of valuing friendship, managing adults who have lost their priorities, and connecting people through stories will appeal to kids who have found their own magic in the library."" --BCCB on Steinbeck's Ghost ""The story remains an intriguing introduction/companion to Steinbeck's works and imaginatively conveys the power of literature to transport people to another time and place."" --Publishers Weekly on Steinbeck's Ghost ""Buzbee's love for literature and libraries is infectious and, for those similarly inclined, deeply satisfying."" --Booklist on Steinbeck's Ghost ""Magical realism with Steinbeck's ghost and a discerning young hero."" --Kirkus on Steinbeck's Ghost"

<p>Praise for The Haunting of Charles Dickens <p>Nominated for the 2011 Edgar Allan Poe Award (Best Juvenile)<p> Ruth's delightful black-and-white drawings add atmosphere and interest. If historical mystery fans are not quite up for Philip Pullman's Ruby in the Smoke or Eleanor Updale's Montmorency [series], this book could be a good way to work up to them. -- School Library Journal <p> Deliciously elaborate . . . The sights, sounds and stenches of 19th-century London are palpable even without the moody black-and-white illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews <p> A rollicking good historical mystery, written in Dickens' style and illustrated with appealing line drawings, which include a subtle tip of the hat to a more contemporary London that a few YA readers may catch. -- Booklist <p> A charming and gripping tale . . . Buzbee creates solid characters (and certainly has fun naming them, as did Dickens) and an authentic flavor of Dickensian London, enhanced by Ruth's striking and evocative black and white drawings . . . while addressing issues of feminism, the search for identity, and child abuse. -- Publishers Weekly <p> [A] seriously good book . . . Buzbee draws a realistic vivid picture of 19th century London and manages to capture the 'feel' of a Dickens book. . . . The importance of the written word, the printed word, and the authors behind them shines through in this novel. --Goddess Librarian (goddesslibrarian.blogspot.com)<p> A reader doesn't expect a novel about the haunting of a long dead author to be lyrical but that is the case with The Haunting of Charles Dickens. . . a great teen read. --Ginny, BrodartVibe's Blog<br><p>Praise for Steinbeck's Ghost <p>A Smithsonian Notable Book for Children<br>Northern California Book Award Nominee<br>Northern California Independent Booksellers' Association Children's Book of the Year Winner<br>California Library Association's John and Patricia Beatty Award <p> The themes of valuing friendship, managing adu

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LEWIS BUZBEE is the author of Steinbeck's Ghost and several books for adults, including The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop. A former bookseller, he lives in San Francisco with his wife and daughter. Greg Ruth lives and works in Western Massachusetts with his wife, Jen, and two boys, Emmett and Nathaniel, where he crafts graphic novels, children's picture books, including Coming Home.

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