When jack doesnt respond the way shed hoped, ghost mother seeks revenge. The alternating story in mcnishs the silver child gruesome and chilling tale reveals what happened in the farmhouse 150 years before. T his book is a small ghost story, with only around 250 pages, but nonetheless is a truly scary story. Cliff mcnish books list of books by author cliff mcnish. Twelveyearold jack, suffering from chronic asthma, has just moved into the old house with his widowed mother, and discovers that the ghost mother wants him. Aug 01, 2009 written when he was almost forty, cliff mcnish s doomspell trilogy won him an instant and avid readership and has been published in 19 languages around the world. Cliff mcnish is an english author of primarily fantasy and supernatural novels for middlegrade readers and young adults. A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in 2006 as mcnishs first standalone novel. About cliff mcnish with the appearance of cliff mcnishs debut fantasy novel the doomspell, the bookseller immediately hailed him as a great new voice in writing for children. A chain of events builds the suspense until jacks neardeath faceoff with ghost mother. His first book, the doomspell, was published in 2000 and was the first of a trilogy of the same name. Written when he was almost forty, cliff mcnish s doomspell trilogy won him an instant and avid readership and has been published in 19 languages around the world. Asmore my inspiration comes largely from other writers.
With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. A ghost story cliff mcnish introduces his award winning book. Ks the times as one of our most talented thriller writers his first set of novels, the doomspell trilogy, is published in 26 languages worldwide. A ghost story by cliff mcnish in chm, epub, rtf download ebook.
Beautifully written, and surprisingly scary for a childrens book, i would thoroughly recommend it. The main characters of this horror, young adult story are sarah parker, jack tenpenny. Books by cliff mcnish writers similar to cliff mcnish. Cliff mcnish was born in sunderland, but has spent most of his life in the southeast of england. Since then, he has continued to write fiction, including the silver sequence, breathe, and angel, and has been hailed as a great new voice in writing for children the bookseller. His 2006 ghost novel breathe was voted in may 20 as one of. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. I have never read anything by this cliff mcnish before, but i certainly will now. About cliff mcnish with the appearance of cliff mcnish s debut fantasy novel the doomspell, the bookseller immediately hailed him as a great new voice in writing for children. Jack, a boy with the gift of being able to touch objects and remember the memories left there, moves to an old farm house where multiple ghosts. The alternating story in mcnish s the silver child gruesome and chilling tale reveals what happened in the farmhouse 150 years before. His ghost story breathe was voted in may 20 by the schools network of british librarians as one of the top adult and childrens novels of all time. See all books authored by cliff mcnish, including breathe. A ghost story by cliff mcnish in chm, epub, rtf download e book.
Ks the times as one of our most talented thriller writers his first set of novels, the doomspell trilogy, is published in 26 languages worldwide mcnish has won numerous awards for his work. It is about a group of ghost children trapped inside an old farmhouse by a malignant spirit known as the ghost mother. Mcnish spent most of his time in his hometown before he entered a university. Breathe by cliff mcnish is a childrens story dealing with a young asthmatic boy, jack, and his mother who move to an old farmhouse after the death of his father. When i see what they do im deeply awed and inspired to attempt in my own small way to emulate them. Chellie gaither book talks breathe by cliff mcnish. Winner of the salford book award, winner of the calderdale book award, winner of the virginia readers choice award, shortlisted for the rhode island teen book award, shortlisted for the texas lonestar award. Breathe, by cliff mcnish is a thrilling and shivering novel about a young boy who has a sense for feeling ghosts. Cliff mcnish my inspiration comes largely from other writers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 261 pages and is available in hardcover format. A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in as mcnishs first standalone novel. A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in as mcnish s first standalone novel. Inside you can find information all about me and my books, as well as my school visits, plus videos galore. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
May 14, 2010 cliff mcnish was born in sunderland, but has spent most of his life in the southeast of england. In his new home, an aging farmhouse, he meets the ghost mother, a grief. Read breathe a ghost story by cliff mcnish available from rakuten kobo. Breathe a ghost story by cliff mcnish cliff mcnish author. In may 20 breathe was voted by the schools network of british libraries as one of the top 100 adult and childrens novels of all time.
Breathe a ghost story by cliff mcnish cliff mcnish. Cliff mcnish has 21 books on goodreads with 29488 ratings. Written when he was almost forty, cliff mcnishs doomspell trilogy won him an instant and avid readership and has been published in 19 languages around the world. His first book was the doomspell, inspired by a story he told his young daughter. Since then he has published the silver sequence and the highly acclaimed standalone supernatural thrillers, breathe winner of the salford and calderdale book awards. A ghost story by cliff mcnish and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 15, 2016 breathe by cliff mcnish is a childrens story dealing with a young asthmatic boy, jack, and his mother who move to an old farmhouse after the death of his father. Breathe, a ghost story, by mcnish is one of the few books ive read that has really caught my attention. An author of primarily fantasy and supernatural novels for middlegrade readers and young adults. A ghost story by cliff mcnish available from rakuten kobo. Pdf breathe book by sarah crossan free download 373 pages. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in 2006 as mcnish s first standalone novel. The first edition of the novel was published in june 6th 2006, and was written by cliff mcnish. A ghost story by cliff mcnish when he and his mother move into an old farmhouse in the english countryside, asthmatic, twelveyearold jack discovers that he can communicate with the ghosts inhabiting the house and inadvertently establishes a relationship with a tormented, malevolent spirit that threatens to destroy both his mother and. Books by cliff mcnish authors like cliff mcnish what. I dont usually read ghost stories about actual ghosts. Cliff mcnish was born in sunderland in 1962 and worked in the computer industry before taking up writing. Free download or read online breathe pdf epub book. The main characters of this science fiction, dystopia story are bea whitcraft, alina moon. I never really thought of the things that were written into this book and never really thought of ghosts this way before. Jack, a boy with the gift of being able to touch objects and remember the memories left there, moves to. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to. Do have a look round and feel free to send me a message or ask a question if youd like occasional features from me and information about new book releases please follow my updates on facebook, twitter and goodreads. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 373 pages and is available in hardcover format. He is the author of several books of fantasy for 912 year olds and young adults.
Feb 26, 2016 chellie gaither book talks breathe by cliff mcnish. Winner of the salford book award, the calderdale book award and the virginia readers choice award. The first edition of the novel was published in october 2nd 2012, and was written by sarah crossan. I was interested in the book from the first page to the last.
A ghost story kindle edition by mcnish, cliff, taylor, geoff. Jun 06, 2006 breathe, by cliff mcnish is a thrilling and shivering novel about a young boy who has a sense for feeling ghosts. Breathe a ghost story by cliff mcnish 9781842555590. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This assiduous author, i can tell, really put thought into this novel because of the way it is written. One of the things that the author did a great job on was the suspense he added throughout the story. Sep 07, 2017 winner of the salford book award, the calderdale book award and the virginia readers choice award. Breathe ebook by cliff mcnish 9781467732055 rakuten kobo. He loved writing and he started his career in 1998. There are four childrens spirits and one of a woman who is called the ghost mother. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading breathe. Breathe by cliff mcnish overdrive rakuten overdrive. Instead of peace and quiet, they find they are living in a haunted house.
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