Madeline and the Old House in Paris

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In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines ...Plus, one very unhappy ghost! Madeline's next-door neighbour, Pepito, returns in this lively romp as the two friends set out to find the source of mysterious, ghostly groans in the night. Feisty and fearless as ever, Madeline just says 'pooh-pooh,' and her many fans will cheer with delight in sharing her newest adventure.

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Praise for "MADELINE AND THE OLD HOUSE IN PARIS" "Marciano does a fine job of replicating the mood, spirit, and look of his grandfather's much-admired books"--"Publishers Weekly"

Author Bio

John Bemelmans Marciano, like his grandfather Ludwig Bemelmans, is a talented artist as well as a writer of both adult and children's books. As he carries on the Madeline legacy, John faithfully evokes the style and spirit of the original Madeline books, while adding his own unique stamp to story and pictures. His previous Madeline books include Madeline at the White House, Madeline and the Cats of Rome, and Madeline Says Merci. He is also the author of The 9 Lives of Alexander Baddenfiled, illustrated by Sophie Blackall. John grew up on a horse farm in Three Bridges, New Jersey, and attended Columbia University in New York City. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Andromache, who is a set designer, and their daughter Galatea.