The Ghost-Eye Tree
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Book Overview
One dark and windy autumn night when the sun has long gone down, a young boy and his older sister are sent to the end of town to get a bucket of milk. As they walk down the lonely road, bathed in eerie moonlight, all the boy can think about is the ghost-eye tree. Oooo... I dreaded to go... I dreaded the tree.... Why does Mama always choose me When the night is so dark And the mind runs free? What will happen when they come to the tree? Can they run past it or will it reach out and grab them? Any child who has been frightened of the dark will enjoy this scary book, which is meant to be read aloud. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault developed the story as a reader's theater piece, which they have performed in schools across the country. Now, with Ted Rand's stunning illustrations, the ghost-eye tree comes to life. Watch out!
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0805002081
ISBN13:9780805002089
Release Date:September 1985
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.79 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.3" x 10.3"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Comlpex ideas, beautiful poetry
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
My 2 boys love this book and make me read it again and again. I think they are responding both to the beautiful poetry as well as the sibling rivalry theme.
For those kids who want to be scared
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Granted, I haven't read this book since I became an adult, but when I read it as a child I remember being terrified and loving it! It's definately something I plan on buying and keeping for my kids in the future!
Superb writing and illustration... perfect spooky mood
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is well written and superbly illustrated, as perfect a match of word tone and illustration as you can find. My 3 year old daughter quite enjoys the spooky mood, the scary ghost-eye tree, and the haunting refrain, "Oooo... I dreaded to go... I dreaded the tree... Why does Mama always choose me when the night is so dark and the mind runs free?" This is a year-round book, not just for the Halloween season.In response to the reviewer who says the language is harsh, I can agree with that although let me add that it is rather realistic (although not to be encouraged) given the ages of the sister and brother in the book. My remedy is that when the sister says, "stupid," I instead read aloud the word "silly" in its place.We also greatly enjoy the book Barn Dance by the same group of authors/illustrators. Barn Dance is different in that it has an actual supernatural element and is less a spooky book and more a book of wonder/imagination with a touch of friendly spookiness.
Fun story to read to children
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Quite an enjoyable book to read to young children between 4 and 8. Your kids will want you to read this story over and over again. They will follow the suspense, reciting along with the rhythmic flow of the story. Highly recommended!
Dramatic Illustrations and a Fun book to read aloud.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The authors Bill Martin and John Archambault present a haunting and well-paced story of a young boy's relationship with a "ghost"tree.Ted Rand's pictures match the story very well. You can feel the atmosphere and tension in his illustrations. Feel the icy wind blowing through the ghost tree. Read this book to get into the mood for Halloween. A great picture book with interesting text.
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