Erin murphy, president, erin at emliterary dot com ammi joan paquette, senior agent, joan at emliterary dot com tricia lawrence, agent, tricia at emliterary dot com kevin lewis, agent, kevin at emliterary dot com tara gonzalez, associate agent, tara at emliterary dot com miranda paul, associate agent, miranda at emliterary dot com. If you have met us at a conference or have a referral, please paste your query into the contact form on our contact page. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette fantastic fiction. Ammijoan paquette is the author of many books for young readers, including the spooky picture book ghost in the house. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Most of the details have been lost to time, but i still remember the shivery thrill i got when we played it. This book, she says, was inspired by a game she used to play with her. Ammijoan paquette is the author of numerous books for young readers, including the train of lost things, the princess juniper series, ghost in the house, bunny bus, and. Project muse ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette.
She is also the author of the train of lost things, the princess juniper series, and picture books including ghost in the house, elf in the house, bunny bus, and the tiptoe guide to tracking fairies. Turns out its only a friendly mummy, who shuffles along with the ghost until they encounter a monster. Fiction a little ghost is slipsliding down the hallway of a dark, empty house when he hears a groan. She represents all forms of childrens and young adult literature, but is most excited by a strong lyrical voice, tight plotting with surprising twists and turns, and stories told with heart and resonance that will stand the test of time.
The duo behind ghost in the house reunites for a jaunty blend of cumulative holiday tale, counting book, and onomatopoeic celebration. Theres a ghost in the house, in the creepy haunted house, on this dark, spooky, night, all alone. Ghost in the house, book by ammijoan paquette paperback. First of all, it is a lifttheflap book, which is always a treat. Literary agent ammijoan paquette is also the author of a midgrade novel nowhere girl walker, 2011, a picture book, the tiptoe guide to tracking fairies tanglewood, 2009, ghost in the house candlewick, 20 and petey and pru and the hullabaloo clarion, 20, and the novels paradox random house, 20 and rules for ghosting walker, 20. Theres a ghost in the house, in the creepy haunted house, on this dark spooky night all alone. On top of that, the flaps are cleverly placed and lift to reveal the source of the spooky sounds and sights in the night. It never ceases to amaze me how generous agents are in helping aspiring authors navigate the publishing industry. Paquette drop by the writing barn blog today for our what my last book.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Ghost in the house writing page ghost in the house retelling puppets bulletin board title. Most of the details have been lost to time, but i still remember the shivery thrill i got. A little ghost is slipsliding down the hallway of a dark, empty house. In addition to her writing, she is a literary agent representing authors of childrens books. Through a discussion group they created, and through annual client retreats, they form a community of support for one another. Im reading ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette and adam record halloween is my favorite holiday so im thrilled be able to share this new holiday book with you ghost in the house written by ammijoan paquette. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. One good prank deserves another, but when the cats start wailing and the plants.
Ammijoan paquettes most popular book is ghost in the house. Nothing quite compares with having a childrens book read out loud to you, which is why i read the book twice. This book, she says, was inspired by a game she used to play with her sister. Books by ammijoan paquette author of ghost in the house. Originally published in 20, the reissued book now includes lifttheflap tabs on each page adding the the fun. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In this cumulative rhyming story, a ghost host goes on to meet four unusual friends. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette scholastic. Ammijoan paquette literary agent erin murphy literary agency. Query pass from ammijoan paquette at erin murphy literary agency. Buy ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette, adam record from waterstones today. In addition to writing, joan is also a literary agent.
Clarion books, october 20 illustrated by joy ang petey is in the mood for some peace and quiet. Written by ammijoan paquette and illustrated by adam record. As the cautious explorers continue, they find a surprise at every turn and add other adorably ghoulish friends to the count, until they meet the scariest creature of all. Ammijoan paquette literary agent erin murphy literary. Its the night before christmas, and a sleepless child follows a trail of clues through a holiday house looking for the source of the sound that woke her up. Ammijoan paquette, erin murphy literary agency how do you pick just one of your authors projects to spotlight. So begins this charming cumulative counting book for your youngest trickortreaters. Ghost in the house has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Paquette s rhyme scheme is slightly unusual, with shifts between internal line rhymes and end rhymes, but its but solid and lilting. Ammijoan paquette is the author of several picture books, including ghost in the house, the tiptoe guide to tracking fairies, and petey and pru. Ammijoan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton. A little ghost is slipsliding down the hallway of a dark, empty house when he hears a groan. Ammijoan paquette literary agent this article about literary agent ammijoan paquette and the erin murphy literary agency is part of a series about literary agents and how to find a publishing agent.
Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette, adam record. Paquette agent, ammi joan paquette posted on july 10, 20 december 8, 2014 its an honor to have author agent a. There is something even scarier than a ghost in this house. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette illustrated by adam record published by candlewick press isbn. Ghost in the house by ammi joan paquette book cover, description, publication history. Interview with ammijoan paquette, author and literary agent. Publishing agent ammijoan paquette is a book agent with the erin. Jennifer goldfinger, ammijoan paquette, and anika denise.
We consider queries that come to us by referral from industry professionals we know, and individual agents are open to queries from attendees of conferences where they speak. Ammijoan paquette author ammijoan paquette is the author of many books for young readers, including the spooky picture book ghost in the house. In addition to writing, joan is also a literary agent representing authors of childrens books. Not only is she a top literary agent for the childrens market which includes.
Ammijoan paquette has 16 books on goodreads with 5724 ratings. If youre wondering what type of books i like to write, there is a simple answer. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most. Buy a cheap copy of ghost in the house book by ammijoan paquette. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette and adam record. Ammijoan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witchas far as she knows. Ammijoan paquette writing for kids while raising them.
For one month of readalouds that meet the core standards, you. Adam record slipsliding his way through a haunted house, a little ghost is joined by a shuffling mummy, a happy little monster, and other ghoulish friends before discovering the scariest creature in the house. Publishing agent ammijoan paquette is a book agent with the erin murphy literary agency. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette with illustrations by adam record is the perfect book for little listeners just getting the hang of halloween. Though ghost in the house, like all the best counting books, is fundamentally simple in its architecture, paquette and company mix the typical halloween setting with a narrative that confounds expectations just enough to tickle readers funny bones. An emla client herself, joan is also the author of numerous books for children, most recently the princess juniper series, the picture books ghost in the house, elf in the house, bunny bus, and the tiptoe guide to tracking fairies, and the nonfiction with a twist series two truths and a lie, cowritten with laurie ann thompson. Elf in the house by ammijoan paquette, adam record. Elf in the house, book by ammijoan paquette paperback. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ammi joan paquette books online. Ammijoan paquette, faculty workshops for childrens authors. So, i drew on that same energy to write a spooky picture book, which eventually became a ghost in the house.
Ghost in the house candlewick, 20, petey and pru and. Watch out for this rollicking, cumulative counting book for a halloween treat thats more playful than scary. Buy the paperback book ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette at indigo. Ammijoan paquette is the author of numerous books for young readers, including the train of lost things, the two truths and a lie series cowritten with laurie ann thompson, and the princess juniper adventure series. In her nonwriting life, she is a senior literary agent with erin murphy literary agency. But i think you are getting a better idea of what i consider to be important and what makes a book sparkle. She has also written many picture books, including ghost in the house.
Ammijoan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witch as far as she knows. Theres a ghost in the house,in the creepy haunted house. Ammi joan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witch as far as she knows. Ammijoan paquette is the author of several picture books, including ghost in the house, the tiptoe guide to tracking fairies, and petey and pru and the hullabaloo. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they. Ammijoan paquette is a senior agent with erin murphy literary agency, representing all types of childrens and young adult literature.
This readaloud is included in our october interactive readaloud activities bundle for kinder and 1st. Ghost in the house reading a kids book out loud youtube. Joan is a senior agent with emla, working from her home office in massachusetts. Watch out for this rollicking, cumulative counting book for. Im going to circumvent that decision by going with the book thats been most recently released, nancy tupper lings the story ill tell, which is exquisitely illustrated by jessica lanan. Ghost in the house ammijoan paquette a little ghost find lots of things in the house, but wasnt expecting a live boy.
Ammijoan paquette is the author of numerous books for young readers. He only started to get serious about drawing after someone bought one of his drawings. Ammijoan paquette author ammijoan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witchas far as she knows. And this is just off the top of my head or from my book piles within view in one room of my house. Ghost hunt adapted from the traditional going on a bear hunt were going on a ghost.
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