Grandpas witchedup christmas by james flora kirkus. Showing off to each other, they transform grandpa into a snake. And so we hear of a bag of bones in a deserted shack. Grandpas ghost stories is the most sought after title, and feral house is pleased to announce the first reprint since its original publication in 1978. You see, his grandpa had passed away too, somewhat earlier in the story. In grandpas ghost stories 1978, a boy, frightened by the sounds of a raging thunderstorm. Grandpas ghost stories by james flora 2017, hardcover. Buy a cheap copy of grandpa s ghost stories book by james flora. He was tough and had plenty of kick ass stories from when he was in the army or when he worked as a carpenter, but he was the nicest guy you could ever hope to meet. James floras fantastically illustrated books captivated kids throughout the 1960s and 70s, so much so that secondhand copies sell for exorbitant sums. Grandpa proceeds to tell three stories, each as wild and whimsical as the 1950s jazz album cover art that artist and author james flora a. Grandpas ghost stories has been the most soughtafter of his childrens books, and feral house is pleased to announce the first reprint since its original. Grandpas ghost stories hardcover politics and prose.
Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. The way my house is, if you stand out in the back yard, one can see the hall way leading to the bedrooms. Grandpas ghost stories, 1978 james flora confused where is this from. Grandpa s ghost stories has been the most soughtafter of his childrens books, and feral house is pleased to announce the first reprint since its original publication in 1978. Exploring the work of jim flora, author of grandpas. Grandpas ghost stories, book by james flora paper over.
It starts with grandpa as a child hurrying home through the woods, smack into a confluence of witches at a spot called witches crossroads. His grandpa meant to do those nice things for his wife, but didnt get the chance, so edwin put on the disguise and did it for him. Amazing stories grandpas ghost tv episode 1986 imdb. Just last week we signed an agreement with feral to reprint floras last 1982 book, grandpas witchedup christmas. Hardcover, 32 pages published on august 1, 1978 by margaret k. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This edition includes an introduction by writer, radio personality and cultural historian irwin chusid, who has published several books of floras artworks and illustrations, and also runs. But grandpas stories are far from soothing, since his stories are scarier than any.
Grandpas ghost stories has been the most soughtafter of his childrens books, and feral house is pleased to announce the first reprint since. Grandpas ghost stories james flora, 1978 in grandpas ghost stories 1978, a boy, frightened by the sounds of a raging thunderstorm, seeks comfort from his grandfather. In the notsodistant future, ari and evan beg their grandfather for a bedtime story. Jim floras fantastically illustrated books captivated kids throughout the 1960s and 70s, so much so that secondhand copies sell for exorbitant sums. This short story serves as a stark warning about the world we may someday face if we dont change the course of things.
Watch grandpas ghost season 1, episode 22 of amazing stories or get episode details on. This book is more appropriate for kids ages from 9 and and up as they can already processed these kind of ghastly tales. The bag of old bones, the cave of the warty witch, and the house of ghastly ghost. These ghoulish and amusing stories and wildly inventive illustrations will keep readers shivering. Horror movies and books appeal to us because theyre finite. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one.
Grandpas ghost stories has been the most soughtafter of his childrens books, and feral house is pleased to announce the first reprint since its original publication in 1978. Feral house was known for publishing edgy titles, and adam was the heart and. Says, if fact, that he would have worshipped this book as a child. Grandpas ghost stories james flora, 1978 the haunted closet. Grandpas ghost stories story and pictures gets free book. The boy went to the deep past of the lagoon one night to kill the monster, and he. Grandpas ghost amazing stories discussion moviechat. The highly anticipated reprint of a classic childrens book by renowned illustrator and graphic designer james flora. Semianimated version of james floras classic childrens book. Story and pictures by flora, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We are interested in true stories from readers like you, if you had a real experience related to ghosts, spirits and haunted places, especially if you are a paranormal investigator, psychic or. Ben hanna bill emerson jack petracek page maintained and facilitated by d. Animals as an endless source of creative inspiration. Grandpas ghost stories by james flora hardcover excellent condition.
Theres something off about the scarecrow on my grandpas. Features voice work by kevin kid kazooey macdowell and dave walter, and. An exploration of the finest in art, illustration, crafts and design from around the world featuring animals, both real and fantastic. He agrees, and tells the children a haunting tale about the last elephant to walk the earth. One day i was in trouble so my dad sent me to my room. The authorillustrators seemingly simple line work is a testament that childrens book illustration doesnt have to be hitech in order to be highly effective and attentiongrabbing. James flora grandpa chooses a stormy night to relate his encounters with several ghoulish characters. Every time i read grandpas ghost stories i find something new hidden in floras imaginative drawings. So, i open its pages again and again, knowing that i am giving the boy what he. Grandpas ghost stories vintage kids books my kid loves. Home books grandpas ghost stories what is jacketflap.
On a stormy night in a creaky house grandpa remembers a childhood fright. Flora, james is the author of grandpas ghost stories, vol. Grandpas ghost stories has been the most soughtafter of his childrens books, and feral house is pleased to announce the first reprint since its. The scarytaletelling grandpa of grandpas ghost stories pulls a holiday switch in this one, setting a typical halloween adventure on christmas eve and ending it with a rescue by santa claus. The living ghost grandpa story book 1 by blessing abiaka. For fans of illustrator james flora, the news that his childrens book grandpas ghost stories has been rescued from oblivion is a treat worthy of halloween and an early christmas present for those who dont know flora by name, no worries you most likely have seen his work adorning the coolest covers of jazz albums issued by the rca victor label in the 1950s. Grandpas ghost stories by james flora introduction by irwin chusid james floras fantastically illustrated books captivated kids. Grandpa chooses a stormy night to relate his encounters with several ghoulish characters. Grandpa has ears that truly listen arms that always hold love thats neverending, and a heart thats made of gold. Moviechat forums amazing stories discussion grandpas ghost grandpas ghost posted 12 years ago by justbeth82. Grandpas ghost stories by james flora, hardcover barnes.
Semianimated version of jim floras classic childrens book. The childrens book, grandpas ghost stories was first published in 1978 and details the story of a grandpa comforting his grandson during a storm by sharing tales of the scarier things that exist. Maybe we have a harder time sleeping than we did before we watched it follows or read the shining, but we can have relative peace of mind knowing that those monsters are confined to fiction true ghost stories and strange encounters with the unknown are a different. Featuring voice work by kevin macdowell and dave walter, and some nice. We note his passing here because adams feral house books reprinted jim floras legendary 1978 book grandpas ghost stories in 2017. In his own words, grandparent memory book by hillbilly ghost dec 26, 2019. My grandpa died in 2001 and he was one of the reasons my parents divorced. Your ghost stories is your source for sharing paranormal experiences and hauntings. Eventually, the story ends, and we can move on with our lives.
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