Adapted from the novel The Ghosts by Antonia Barber, which was published three years earlier, the. It was awarded Illustrated Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards and won the Children's Choice in the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. Starring Laurence Naismith, Lynne Frederick and Garry Miller.

Antonia's first picture book, The Mousehole Cat, was published to great acclaim in 1990, with beautiful illustrations by Nicola Bayley. The Ghosts has been adapted for film twice, in 19, released both times as The Amazing Mr Blunden. It was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, an award she was later shortlisted for again in 1983 with The Ring in the Rough Stuff. The Wheel of Time spins - and off we go into an unforgettable adventure!' MARK GATISSĪntonia Barber (1932-2019) gained early recognition for The Ghosts, first published in 1969. 'Charming, magical and life-affirming, Antonia Barber's clever and moving tale has become a much-loved favourite. Could she and her brother Jamie really help those troubled ghosts from another age Charming, magical and life-affirming, Antonia Barbers clever and.

Did Mr Blunden, who went out of his way to offer their mother the job as caretaker, mean to help or hurt them? Could she and her brother Jamie really help those troubled ghosts from another age? It was such an old house that it seemed to Lucy as if all the past was gathered up inside it as if in a great box as though it had a life of its own that continued to exist just beyond the reach of her eyes and ears. Mr Blunden's words echoed through Lucy's ears as she explored the house. They will tell you in the village that it is haunted, but you must not be afraid. 'When you come to the house, you will hear strange tales. A CHRISTMAS SKY ORIGINAL FILM, STARRING MARK GATISS, SIMON CALLOW AND TAMSIN GREIGĪN ENTHRALLING GHOST STORY WITH A TIME-TRAVELLING TWIST

The ghosts by antonia barber