There’s a Ghost in this House

Name: There’s a Ghost in this House
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ISBN: 9780008413316

Oliver Jeffers

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HarperCollins
01 September 2026

Picture books: character books; Picture storybooks; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's&YA); Humorous stories (Children's&YA)

A captivating new picture book full of spooky surprises, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers.

Hello, come in.

Maybe you can help me?

A young girl lives in a haunted house, but has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they hard to see? She’d love to know! Step inside and join in an entertaining ghost hunt, from behind the sofa, right up to the attic. With lots of friendly ghost surprises and incredible mixed media illustrations, this unique and funny book will entertain young readers over and over again!

👻 Perfect Halloween Picture Book from New-York Times #1 bestselling creator of Here We Are

👻 Oliver Jeffers has sold more than 18 million books worldwide, in 49 languages!

👻 Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake – perfect for a Halloween basket!

👻 Parent & Educator Approved Quality – story aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

‘Hauntingly adorable’ Guardian

‘Another absolute winner from this inventive author’ Daily Mail

'Absolutely brilliant' BookTrust

‘Thrilling’ Big Issue

By: Oliver Jeffers
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 296mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9780008413316
ISBN 10: 0008413312
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 September 2026
Recommended Age: From 3 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed talent in picture books. He graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours and has since exhibited his paintings around the world. His outstanding talent has already been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year. www.oliverjeffers.com

Reviews for There’s a Ghost in this House

'Absolutely brilliant' BookTrust ‘Children will love the concept of being able to spot what the young girl can’t and Jeffers’ dryly funny visual jokes on the elusiveness of spirits finish with a cliffhanger … Another absolute winner from this inventive author’ Daily Mail ‘A delightful interactive story for Halloween, long on spectres but short on scares … Hauntingly adorable’ Guardian ‘The bestselling author pushes the boundaries of the picture book form … The giggling ghouls unseen by the girl may have little readers shouting “he’s behind you!” but there’s nothing panto-esque about this smart and inventive book’ Guardian “Thrilling” Big Issue