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"Ghosts, friendship and a fight to save a home: meet Rory Bean"
A haunted pub, a reluctant ghost and one determined twelve-year-old – Trudie Thomas’ debut children’s book is a funny, spooky story about friendship, belonging and the meaning of home.
Suitable for readers aged 7-12, the book is an ideal first spooky read, with plenty of ghostly fun for Halloween while also offering a sensitive way for parents and teachers to explore the emotional impact of moving home.
Rory's parents own and run The Gruffydd Arms in a quiet village in South Wales. It is twelve-year-old Rory's home, and he loves living in it. So, when a 'for sale' sign appears, Rory is devastated. Rory's parents aren't making enough money to keep the pub and then there's the little matter of it being haunted.
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Rory's parents own and run The Gruffydd Arms in a quiet village in South Wales. It is twelve-year-old Rory's home, and he loves living in it.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Rory Bean and the Reluctant Ghosts and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Rory Bean and the Reluctant Ghosts features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Horror & Ghost Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Recommendations, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. Pre-order. 29th October 2026.
Rory Bean and the Reluctant Ghosts was written by Trudie Thomas and published by Graffeg
Rory Bean and the Reluctant Ghosts has 300 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. Pre-order. 29th October 2026.
