New Halloween Books from Gibbs Smith Publishing #MegaChristmas24
Halloween may be over but it is still fun to read scary books all year round. Do you have someone who loves scary stories? These would be perfect for them, so add it to your list for the holidays.
These 2 books are great quality reading books for anyone, it doesn’t matter what time of year it is. Gibbs Smith Publishing has a lot of great books to choose from.
About Gibbs Smith Publishing:
In 1969, Gibbs Smith, then a student at the University of Utah, wrote his master’s thesis on Joe Hill, a Utah labor leader. His thesis was published by Grosset & Dunlap as the book Labor Martyr: Joe Hill. The book inspired a movie that went on to win the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1971.
Building on the success and profits from the film, Gibbs and his wife, Catherine, founded a publishing company called Peregrine Publishers. The couple wanted to establish an independent company very different from “The Big Six” publishers that dominated at the time.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Marci Kay Monson • Illustrated by Greg Paprocki
This retelling is the first in the “Mini Mysteries” series of interactive picture books for children.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie’s first detective novel (a cozy mystery—no violence or gore), and where she introduces her fictional detective Hercule Poirot. The story, set in England during World War I, is a true who-done-it full of mysterious characters and teasing clues. Monson’s retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Christie’s mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children’s engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.
There is also a glossary of terms and French words.
On sale September 24, 2024
Ghostly, Ghastly Tales: Frights to Tell at Night Series
Anastasia Garcia • Illustrated by Teo Skaffa
Read these stories before bedtime or share them to spook your friends—if you dare!
Each tale in this magical collection pulls you into a dark world of contemporary stories based on myths and legends from around the world. Haunted battlefields? Talking heads? Ghosts? Nefarious creatures in the night? Read all about spooky field trips, ghostly omens, cautionary tales, and more. Featuring stories inspired by folklore from Nigeria, the Philippines, the Caribbean, Iceland, England, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Ancient Egypt, Germany, Mexico, and the American South.
On sale July 30, 2024
These great books are available on Gibbs Smith’s Website, and where books are sold.
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We have added Gibbs Smith Publishing to our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
