Publishing agent ammijoan paquette is a book agent with the erin. Joan is a senior agent with emla, working from her home office in massachusetts. Theres a ghost in the house,in the creepy haunted house. 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. Publishing agent ammijoan paquette is a book agent with the erin murphy literary agency. For one month of readalouds that meet the core standards, you. He only started to get serious about drawing after someone bought one of his drawings. 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. Nothing quite compares with having a childrens book read out loud to you, which is why i read the book twice. The duo behind ghost in the house reunites for a jaunty blend of cumulative holiday tale, counting book, and onomatopoeic celebration. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Ammijoan paquette writing for kids while raising them. Ammi joan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witch as far as she knows. So, i drew on that same energy to write a spooky picture book, which eventually became a ghost in the house. 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. There is something even scarier than a ghost in this house. Ghost in the house has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Ghost in the house, book by ammijoan paquette paperback. Turns out its only a friendly mummy, who shuffles along with the ghost until they encounter a monster. Ammijoan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witch as far as she knows. Watch out for this rollicking, cumulative counting book for. 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. Ghost in the house by ammi joan paquette book cover, description, publication history. In addition to writing, joan is also a literary agent. First of all, it is a lifttheflap book, which is always a treat. If youre wondering what type of books i like to write, there is a simple answer. 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.
Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette fantastic fiction. Theres a ghost in the house, in the creepy haunted house, on this dark, spooky, night, all alone. This readaloud is included in our october interactive readaloud activities bundle for kinder and 1st. And this is just off the top of my head or from my book piles within view in one room of my house. This book, she says, was inspired by a game she used to play with her sister. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette scholastic. 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. Ammijoan paquettes most popular book is ghost in the house. 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. Ammijoan paquette has 16 books on goodreads with 5724 ratings. Buy a cheap copy of ghost in the house book by ammijoan paquette. 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. Books by ammijoan paquette author of ghost in the house.
Im reading ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette. Ghost in the house writing page ghost in the house retelling puppets bulletin board title. Ghost in the house candlewick, 20, petey and pru and. Ammijoan paquette author ammijoan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witchas far as she knows. Fiction a little ghost is slipsliding down the hallway of a dark, empty house when he hears a groan. 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. A little ghost is slipsliding down the hallway of a dark, empty house when he hears a groan.
On top of that, the flaps are cleverly placed and lift to reveal the source of the spooky sounds and sights in the night. Ammijoan paquette author ammijoan paquette is the author of many books for young readers, including the spooky picture book ghost in the house. In her nonwriting life, she is a senior literary agent with erin murphy literary agency. In addition to writing, joan is also a literary agent representing authors of childrens books. So begins this charming cumulative counting book for your youngest trickortreaters. Not only is she a top literary agent for the childrens market which includes. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette and adam record. Ammijoan paquette is the author of many books for young readers, including the spooky picture book ghost in the house. Through a discussion group they created, and through annual client retreats, they form a community of support for one another. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette, adam record. 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. One good prank deserves another, but when the cats start wailing and the plants.
Project muse ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette. Most of the details have been lost to time, but i still remember the shivery thrill i got when we played it. Ammijoan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most. In this cumulative rhyming story, a ghost host goes on to meet four unusual friends. 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. Jennifer goldfinger, ammijoan paquette, and anika denise. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Ammijoan paquette, erin murphy literary agency how do you pick just one of your authors projects to spotlight. 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.
Paquette s rhyme scheme is slightly unusual, with shifts between internal line rhymes and end rhymes, but its but solid and lilting. Theres a ghost in the house, in the creepy haunted house, on this dark spooky night all alone. Buy ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette, adam record from waterstones today. Most of the details have been lost to time, but i still remember the shivery thrill i got. Paquette drop by the writing barn blog today for our what my last book. Ghost in the house by ammijoan paquette illustrated by adam record published by candlewick press isbn. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ammijoan paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witchas far as she knows. Ghost hunt adapted from the traditional going on a bear hunt were going on a ghost. Originally published in 20, the reissued book now includes lifttheflap tabs on each page adding the the fun.
Ammijoan paquette literary agent erin murphy literary agency. Interview with ammijoan paquette, author and literary agent. Watch out for this rollicking, cumulative counting book for a halloween treat thats more playful than scary. This book, she says, was inspired by a game she used to play with her. Elf in the house by ammijoan paquette, adam record. It never ceases to amaze me how generous agents are in helping aspiring authors navigate the publishing industry. Elf in the house, book by ammijoan paquette paperback. 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. But i think you are getting a better idea of what i consider to be important and what makes a book sparkle. Ammijoan paquette is a childrens book author and literary agent with erin.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of ammi joan paquette books online. She has also written many picture books, including ghost in the house. Ghost in the house reading a kids book out loud youtube. 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. If you have met us at a conference or have a referral, please paste your query into the contact form on our contact page. Ammijoan paquette literary agent erin murphy literary. In addition to her writing, she is a literary agent representing authors of childrens books.
Written by ammijoan paquette and illustrated by adam record. Query pass from ammijoan paquette at erin murphy literary agency. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they. Paquette agent, ammi joan paquette posted on july 10, 20 december 8, 2014 its an honor to have author agent a.