Joe Quinns Poltergeist, David Almond
Joe Quinns Poltergeist, David Almond
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Joe Quinn's Poltergeist

Author: David Almond

Narrator: Malcolm Hamilton

Unabridged: 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/10/2019

Synopsis

Joe Quinn has been telling everyone about the poltergeist in his house, but no one believes himno one, that is, except Davie. Davies felt the inexplicable presence in the Quinns house and has seen random objects fly through the air. And theres something else...a memory of Davies beloved sister and a feeling deep down that it might just be possible for ghosts to exist. Full of thoughts of hauntings and grief and God, Davie hovers on a precipice of uncertainty and possibility.

About David Almond

David Almond is the author of Skellig, My Name is Mina, Island, Bone Music and many other novels, stories, picture books, opera librettos, songs and plays. His work is translated into 40 languages, and is widely adapted for stage and screen. His major awards include the Carnegie Medal, two Whitbread Awards, the Eleanor Farjeon Award, the Michael L Printz Award (USA), Le Prix Sorcières (France), the Nonino International Prize, the James Kruss Prize and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. He has also won the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the world's most prestigious prize for children's authors. In 2021, David was awarded an OBE for services to literature.David speaks at festivals and conferences around the world. He is Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. He is widely regarded as one of the most exciting, inspirational and innovative children's authors writing today. He has one amazing daughter. He lives in Newcastle, the city in which he was born.www.davidalmond.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by Whispering on March 29, 2019

Book reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com Davey doesn’t really like Joe Quinn as Joe is one of those boys who always makes things up, like he has the best things or does the most amazing things. He likes to tell little white lies in an attempt to get people to like him. One afternoon whilst......more

Goodreads review by Julie on August 04, 2019

None of the boys believe Joe Quinn when he tells them about the poltergeist at his house. Davie starts to believe when he goes to the house and sees plates, food, tea cups and just about anything else fly through the air mysteriously. He isn't sure it's a poltergeist...it might just be Joe or his mo......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on June 20, 2024

This was an interesting little tale. A look into belief, grief, and growing up, I thought it told its story well. I wasn’t incredibly connected to any of the characters but I was still entertained and wanted to know what happened. The illustration style was the perfect choice to bring this book to l......more

Goodreads review by Alex (ReadingBetweenTheNotes) on March 02, 2019

This was an interesting little graphic novel. The straightforward writing style and mature-looking artwork paired well together to create a nuanced story. Though the target age range is obviously quite young, I'd say readers of any age can take something away from this one. I appreciated the mild No......more

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