The Ghost of Thomas Kempe

Penelope Lively's iconic ghost story for children is reissued here as an addition to Egmont's "Modern Classics" series. Following a family move to a new cottage, James is approached by 17th century apothecary Thomas Kempe in ghostly form about the possibility of becoming Kempe's apprentice. As the ghost proceeds to cause mischief and difficulty, James must try to get rid of him.