Johnny and the Dead
by Stephen Briggs from Terry Pratchett
Published by Oxford University Press
Large Mixed Cast
When Johnny Maxwell visits the local cemetery, he discovers that he can see the dead
He can talk to them, too – much to his friends’ amazement!
So when the news breaks that the local council plans to sell the cemetery to a property developer, Johnny learns that there are some things in life (and death) that are worth fighting for …
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