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The Death of Yorik Mortwell

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4 out of 5
Based on 154 Ratings and 27 Reviews

Book Description
Inspired by the artwork of Edward Gorey, Windblowne author Stephen Messer delivers a mock-Gothic tale about poor Yorick (alas!), son of the Gamekeeper at venerable Ravenby Manor, who meets an untimely demise-in chapter one! Worry not, dear reader, for Yorick returns in ghostly form, intent on revenge. In the course of his hauntings, however, ghostly Yorick discovers that all manner of otherworldy ... More
Book Information
PublisherRandom House Books For Young Readers
BindingLibrary Binding (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages192
ISBN-10037596858X
ISBN-13978-0375968587
Publication Date09/27/2011
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About Stephen Messer (Author) : Stephen Messer was born in Maine and grew up there and in lots of other places. As a child he was inspired by the desert skies of Arizona, as well as his many trips to the public library. Nowadays, he... more
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About Gris Grimly (Illustrator) : Gris Grimly is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gris Grimly include Grimericks, The Dangerous Alphabet.
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