I read this book in 3rd or 4th grade, at a time when i would read anything with the word mystery ghost or witch in the title. All three of these titles are good examples of books. Very important presence the various adventures and calamities of the families who lived in the house made this an unputdownable book as opalina tells of her nine lives. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives kindle edition by peggy bacon. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives 1st ed by bacon, peggy. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives kindle edition by bacon. A ghost cat tells three children, the latest inhabitants of an.
Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Opalina is a ghost cat,a filmy, diaphanous being from another world made up of the finest grade of atmosphere, a v. Slightly smaller book, shiny pinkish cloth badly soiled, an ink stain at top front tip, a tiny red mark at top front left, green color inside covers and adjacent end papers, 85 pages. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives ebook by peggy bacon. Presented for your consideration is a first edition former library copy of the ghost of opalina or nine lives by peggy bacon. Click to read more about the ghost of opalina, or nine lives by peggy bacon. A book about a cat named ophelia name that book librarything. However, i will endeavor to provide both an honest and accurate assessment. Phillip, ellen, and jeb finley lived in the city until young jeb was five years old.
First edition hardcover published by little, brown in 1967. Buy ghost of opalina book online at best prices in india on. Buy ghost of opalina book online at low prices in india. While tracking down images for the two hurd books, i came across this totally unrelated dustjacket for a 1967 book called the ghost of opalina, or nine lives by peggy bacon. Peggy bacon american illustrator, caricaturist, and etcher. The drawing on the cover of this book, and the subtitle above, make it quite clear that the story of opalina involves a cat. The ghost of a persian cat who lived two hundred years before, opalina relates the history of the house to the finley children, beginning in 1750, when it was owned by the trumbull family. Brunch for a snowy sunday collecting childrens books. Her shrewd and caustic observations have found expression in her writings and in her graphic. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. The ghost of opalina or nine lives by bacon, peggy. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The book is episodic, in that each of opalinas stories is its own selfcontained unit of historical fiction, but that being said, the story of the house. I adore ghost stories, and i adore cats, so a book that combined those things was of course going to be like a magnet to my wee, nugget self.
The goddesss ten favorite creepy books from childhood. The ghost of opalina or nine lives by peggy bacon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of mine was peggy bacon s the ghost of opalina. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives epub peggy bacon. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives kindle edition by bacon, peggy, bacon, peggy. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives isbn 9781631680267 pdf. Peggy bacon illustrated more than 60 books including works by george ade, carl sandburg, and louis untermeyer, as well as her own poems and her stories for children. Bacon, peggy 18951987american artist and illustrator, much admired for the wit, charm and plainspoken honesty in her drypoint caricatures and satirical glimpses of new yorkers. Peggy bacons most popular book is the ghost of opalina. Books by peggy bacon author of the ghost of opalina. Their parents turn a room in an isolated wing of the house into a playroom for the kids, and soon they learn that the room is inhabited by the ghost of a cat, opalina. The drawing on the cover of this book, and the subtitle above, make it quite clear that the story of opalina involves a.
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The ghost of opalina or nine lives peggy bacon first edition, 4th print 1967. The ghost of opalina by peggy bacon english paperback book free shipping. Peggy bacon lived 18951987, and opalina was published in 1967. The ghost of opalina by peggy bacon fantastic fiction. Peggy bacon s most popular book is the ghost of opalina. Jul 15, 2015 the ghost of opalina, or nine lives by peggy bacon 1967 i must have checked this out of my elementary schools library at least a dozen times. The ghost of opalina by peggy bacon, 1967, little, brown edition, in english 1st ed. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives, peggy bacon, graymalkin media. The ghost of opalina or nine lives peggy bacon first. Horror ghost stories books save now on titles like the ghost of opalina or nine lives, nightmare realities, and other juvenile fiction. Peggy bacon books list of books by author peggy bacon. Bacon, peggy article about bacon, peggy by the free dictionary. Aug 31, 2012 the ghost of opalina, or nine lives, by peggy bacon 1967, is an utterly charming cat ghost fantasy story. Mar 31, 2017 author of childcraft volume 3, the good american witch, the true philosopher and other cat tales, the ghost of opalina, childcraft volume 4, peggy bacon, the oddity.
Curled up on the easy chair in the panelled playroom, she recites the events of her eight lives the ninth is now. If you ever find a copy of this book, snatch it right up. Everyone has a favorite childhood book that you never forget despite the intervening years and which, once you see the cover again, brings back ineluctable memories. The stories are relayed to us by the ever observant ghost of the cat opalina, a v. A ghost cat tells three children, the latest inhabitants of an old house, all about the people who passed through and the events which took place in the house during her previous eight lives. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The ghost of opalina january 1967 edition open library. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This acclaimed book by peggy bacon is available at in several formats for your ereader. Buy a cheap copy of the ghost of opalina book by peggy bacon. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives, by peggy bacon charlotte.
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Jan 08, 2017 ooh, i vote for peggy bacons book the ghost of opalina. Bound in limegreen clothcovered boards with red lettering on the front board and spine. Much of her work is satirical and lighthearted and frequently a commentary on the new york art world in the 1920s and 1930s. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The ghost of opalina, or nine lives by peggy bacon. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Ghost of opalina or nine lives by peggy bacon, first edition. Its about a ghost cat who has lived in the same house for many generations and she tells the story of each set of family members who ever lived in that house. Peggy bacon has 30 books on goodreads with 1234 ratings. She illustrated more than 60 books including works by george ade, carl sandburg, and louis untermeyer, as well as her own poems and her stories for children. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 12, 2010 while tracking down images for the two hurd books, i came across this totally unrelated dustjacket for a 1967 book called the ghost of opalina, or nine lives by peggy bacon. Or nine lives by peggy bacon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.