The Glimmering Ghost

Young Queens #4

Megan Hess author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Published:4th Dec '25

Should be back in stock very soon

The Glimmering Ghost cover

From the creator of the bestselling Claris series comes this enchanting new fairytale about a girl who dreams of flying … and discovers that when you find friendship, your heart will soar!
 
While she tends to the royal roses, young Coco Blair daydreams about flying like a bird – and making a friend. But first, she’ll have to solve the mystery of the ghost that’s haunting the palace. Who could it be – and why can only Coco see her? And why does the ghost insist Coco can fly?
 
This spirited adventure about friendship, helping others and living out your dreams is the fourth gorgeous picture book in the Young Queens Collection, a series of original fairytales about young girls coming into their own power. Perfect for children aged 3+ and fashion-obsessed readers of all ages.
With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are beloved all over the world. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection
Perfect for: 

  • Fans of the bestselling Claris series by Megan Hess.
  • Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories.
  • Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! 
  • Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia
  • Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book.

Discover more fairytales from the dazzling Young Queens Collection now:  

  • A Most Mysterious Manor  
  • ​The Velvet Messenger  
  • The Curious Crown
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Praise for The Glimmering Ghost:

'An enchanting picture book filled with gentle adventure, mystery, and heart-warming friendship, perfect for young readers and dreamers alike … The story’s tender message, blending whimsy and meaning, about friendship, bravery and believing in yourself, makes it a lovely book to share at bedtime or story time.' –CBCA Reading Time

Praise for the Claris series:

'A charming tale about a mouse who takes a chance to follow her dreams and live in Paris . Written and illustrated by a well known fashion illustrator, this book is bursting with splashes of color, gold accents, and trademark fashion icons. VERDICT Recommended as a general purchase where Fancy Nancy and Angelina Ballerina and all things pink are popular.' –School Library Journal, Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh

'[Megan Hess] has obviously had lots of fun creating charming pictures that are alive with movement and colour; little Claris is chic and adorable ... Hess also has a talent for a playful rhyme which ensures the story is a charming read aloud for kids 2+.' –Readings

'I just adore Claris! She is such a sweet and lovely little mouse ... She is the epitome of elegance and refinement, but with a heart of compassion and humility. ★★★★★' –Luminous Libro

ISBN: 9781761215216

Dimensions: 280mm x 230mm x 10mm

Weight: 446g

40 pages