Jane Thayer Books

Catherine Woolley, also writing as Jane Thayer, was an exceptionally prolific author who captivated generations of young readers worldwide. Her extensive body of work features stories centered on children, animals, friendly ghosts, and mysterious happenings, often drawing from her own experiences and travels. Woolley was known for her passion for the magic of words and her ability to transport readers into the worlds she created. She continued to write and inspire others well into her later years, always emphasizing the importance of writing what one knows and savoring the craft.

Gus Was a Friendly Ghost
32 pages
2 hours of reading
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There was once a friendly ghost, by the name of Gus, who lived in an old house in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Scott and their twins, Susie and Sammy, lived there too during the summer. Then autumn came and the Scott family left. Which meant Gus had nothing to do but sit around. One day, during a walk, he met Mouse, who was cold and hungry. "Come spend the winter at my house!" cried Gus. Thus begins an unlikely but heartwarming friendship. First published in 1962, children have delighted in this story and other Gus the Ghost books for over fifty years. Seymour Fleishman's sweet, nostalgic illustrations bring Gus, the Scotts and Mouse to life.
The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy
32 pages
2 hours of reading
When Petey the puppy decides that he wants a boy for Christmas, he discovers that he must go out and find one on his own.
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Книга представляет собой сборник адаптированных рассказов известной американской писательницы Джейн Тэйер. Для учащихся 7-8-х классов, гимназий, лицеев

Gus Was a Friendly Ghost

The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy

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