The Seer of Shadows

by Avi

On Sale: 09/15/2009

The Seer of Shadows

by Avi

On Sale: 09/15/2009

Format:

School Library Journal Best Book

Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice

About the Book

Horace Carpetine does not believe in ghosts.

Raised to believe in science and reason, Horace Carpetine passes off spirits as superstition. Then he becomes an apprentice photographer and discovers an eerie—and even dangerous—supernatural power in his very own photographs.

When a wealthy lady orders a portrait to place by her daughter's gravesite, Horace's employer, Enoch Middleditch, schemes to sell her more pictures—by convincing her that her daughter's ghost has appeared in the ones he's already taken.

It's Horace's job to create images of the girl. Yet Horace somehow captures the girl's spirit along with her likeness. And when the spirit escapes the photographs, Horace discovers he's released a ghost bent on a deadly revenge. . . .

Critical Praise

“An intriguing ghost story. Details about photographic processes add authenticity, while the book’s somber ending will leave spines tingling.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“This tale proves that the time-honored ghost story, capably researched, well-paced and fusing the Gothic elements of mystery, madness and romance, can still thrill in the hands of a skilled craftsman.” — Kirkus Reviews

“In perhaps his best work yet, Avi has created a truly chilling tale that will stay with the reader long after the last page is turned and the lights are turned out.” — Children's Literature

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780060000172
  • ISBN 10: 0060000171
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • On Sale: 09/15/2009
  • Pages: 224
  • List Price:9.99 CAD
  • Ages: 8 to 12
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / 19th Century
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Horror
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / General (see also headings under Family)

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