Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse

Although kids will enjoy the copious illustrations and the free-spirited heroine of this book, I really think adults will get even more enjoyment out of it. Adults (with historical or/and literary bents) will find lots of subtle and not-so-subtle digs in the portrayals of the numerous characters that are introduced herein. I really love the illustrations: masterful pen and ink bits that help one identify those “digs”. Visual puns, if you will. This book (and its successors) are not so much comic coming-of-age stories, as they are a gradual move from dysfunction to functionality within this comical community.

A wonderful book for young readers that poke fun at the gothic literature of Ms.Radcliffes time. The artwork is imagination and adds to the storytelling. Highly recommended.

My eight-year-old daughter, who was already a fan of Ridell's beautiful illustrations from Neil Gaiman's "The Sleeper and the Spindle", loved this book. So did I. The story is charming, funny, sharp, never condescending. Grownups will appreciate the densely laid literary puns -- a mouse named Ishmael and a visit from the author Mary Shellfish are but two. Ada Goth is a smart, empowered girl protagonist. Great, silly, smart fun.

Cute, imaginative and different like all of Chris Riddell's shorter books.

The story is fun and silly and can be enjoyed by adults and kids. Physically the book is a beauty--the inside covers, the paper edges, the cover and the illustrations are rich and a joy to hold. I purchase a lot of kindle books but this is a paper book that I will keep and enjoy for years.

Chris Riddell is one of our favorite authors... we love the Ottoline series and now we are getting into the Goth Girl series. The story line is always great, the characters are so fun and unique. The illustrations are amazing. You won't be disappointed!

Excellent quality hardcover book, durability will last a lifetime. Storyline and illustration are spectacular for young and old readers alike.

What a great book with pleasing illustrations. I love Chris Riddell's style and storytelling.