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The Last Ghost (Belladonna Johnson Mystery)
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In Belladonna Johnson's world, talking to ghosts seems perfectly normal. She even lives with two - her recently deceased parents, who are still very much involved with their daughter's life. But then the ghosts start disappearing. Before her father slips away, he warns her that the doors are closing, but Belladonna doesn't understand what he means. She realises, though, that evil forces are at work, and if she can't stop them, she might lose everything. With her friend Steve, she sets off on a trip that will test them to their limits, as they discover the dark secrets that lurk on the Other Side . . .
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Helen Stringer grew up in Liverpool and currently lives in Los Angeles. She worked briefly for Merseyside Museums before following local (and family) tradition by getting involved in the music business, managing a new wave rock band and editing a local music paper. After moving to the United States to pursue a career in the film industry, she studied at the American Film Institute, winning several student film awards. She lives with a small herd of cats and about thirty fish, and now writes full-time.
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I can in no way admit to being a child but I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will certainly be purchasing the next of Belladonna's adventures.
Belladonna Johnson is an unusual teenager in so far as she can see ghosts which is pretty handy seeing as there has been an awful tragedy in her family. However, something goes radically wrong on 'the otherside' and suddenly all her 'friends' start to disappear. Somehow, (she isn't exactly popular) she makes friends with a boy from her school and together they set off to find out what is going on.
What a potboiler........the story races along never allowing the reader to become bored and I enjoyed it so much that I sat and read the entire book in one sitting. I would even give it say 6 months and then re-read it because it was that enjoyable. Yes, there are some supremely frightening parts, which even made me squirm a tad, but in my opinion, children like to be scared.
This is a well written, well crafted story and I suspect that Belladonna will gain many fans in the future.
Belladonna Johnson is an unusual teenager in so far as she can see ghosts which is pretty handy seeing as there has been an awful tragedy in her family. However, something goes radically wrong on 'the otherside' and suddenly all her 'friends' start to disappear. Somehow, (she isn't exactly popular) she makes friends with a boy from her school and together they set off to find out what is going on.
What a potboiler........the story races along never allowing the reader to become bored and I enjoyed it so much that I sat and read the entire book in one sitting. I would even give it say 6 months and then re-read it because it was that enjoyable. Yes, there are some supremely frightening parts, which even made me squirm a tad, but in my opinion, children like to be scared.
This is a well written, well crafted story and I suspect that Belladonna will gain many fans in the future.
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I selected this book because it came under the category of ghost/supernatural stories but it is in fact for a younger reader - I would say anywhere between 10 and 15. Despite that it was extremely enjoyable - sometimes you forget just how good a well written childrens story can be. Belladonna Johnson is not your normal teenager - she can see ghosts and lives with two! Her parents. Slowly the ghosts start to disappear and it is up to Belladonna and her friend Steve to figure out what is going on and why - can they save them in time?
A ripping yarn that goes along at quite a pace - I've passed it on to my 10 year old daughter who is loving in. I can see this being the start of something big and look forward to reading more about Belladonna's adventures.
A ripping yarn that goes along at quite a pace - I've passed it on to my 10 year old daughter who is loving in. I can see this being the start of something big and look forward to reading more about Belladonna's adventures.
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Belladonna's first adventure is a well written tale, reminding me very much of Alice in Wonderland but a little more down to earth. While I found the beginning incredibly boring, the book really picks up after the basic introduction and scene has been set, and once Belladonna gets head first into her adventure is where this book really shines.
A great read for kids or even adults!
A great read for kids or even adults!
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Amazing book
My dad and I bought this book with my Christmas money last year. I found I about a week ago lying in a book shelf, never read. I decided to start it and now I love it! Read more
Published 3 months ago by A kid's review
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Couldn't Put This Book Down!!!!!
Me and my daughter love this first Belladonna Johnson book from Helen Stringer. Belladonna Johnson and her friend Steve face a perilous quest to find out why the ghost's are... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. L. Gambo
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Charmingly written, a little meandering
I'm a huge fan of such fantasy writers as Neil Gaiman, who write for adults and for children with equal ease. Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. Board
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Where Have All The Ghosts Gone!!
Belladonna Johnson is not your usual school girl and although she is a little different due to the "incident" she doesn't get as much grief from her school colleagues as she might... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2011 by R. E. Quinn
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Highly recommended.
Belladonna Johnson sometimes finds it hard to fit in. This might be something to do with the fact that she can see dead people - including her recently deceased parents. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2010 by H. Playford
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Sweet book
This is a really lovely and refreshingly different little book. It's a long time since I was a teenager but I still enjoyed it immensely. Read more
Published on 15 July 2010 by Boof
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Great ghostly fun
The Last Ghost is a very well written debut novel which reads with the sort of maturity and finesse of a more experienced author. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Norman Cheeseworthy
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Fantstic wonderful and just a more than a bit scarey
I loved this book and i really really really didn't want it to end. I am not going to say to much as i feel the other reviews have cover the points i wanted to say, so i will just... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by romreader
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Hopefully the first of many
This is a very good book for older children and young adults. Belladonna Johnson is 12 years old and the story is told from her perspective. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Constant Reader
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A lovely adventure
I cannot profess to being within the target age group for this book, but found it completely enchanting nonetheless. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Mr. M. L. Hawes
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