The Clock Tower Ghost

Surely there is something magic in the way in which Gene Kemp creates characters that, while larger than life, are also eerily recognisable? The raging Amanda, her parents, brother, teachers and even the ghost all have those traits that cause the readers to smile, tongue in cheek, about themselves or those they know. Amanda lives in a constant rage. It is certainly not stilled when her family move from all that is familiar to live in a clock tower and run a museum. Her fury however eventually lays a despairing but selfish ghost who has been seeking his supposed murderer for one hundred years. The ghost forgives and is forgiven, Amanda's rage is calmed and all settle down to a quiet life --- 'well, possibly' are Gene Kemp's parting words! A hectic, exciting and satisfying read for all children of junior school age.