Beatrice Gormley
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The Ghastly Glasses The huge eye stared at them through the rainy dusk.Was this the right optometrist? Aunt Bets is convinced that it is, but Andrea thinks it's all pretty strange. The sign on the door says BIRPP - Borderline Institute for Research in Psychic Phenomena, explains Valerie Weirse, the white-coated woman inside. Andrea does get a pair of glasses there, although she's not sure what Valerie Weirse means by "the improvements that are possible with them."
But Andrea soon finds out. When she uses the glasses' magical powers, strange problems pop up at home and school. In the end, she has to decide how to foil Ms. Weirse's terrible plans for the Ghastly Glasses. Praise for "The Ghastly Glasses""Gormley will elate readers with the sequel to Mail-Order Wings." Publishers Weekly "There's more magical mischief afoot in this sequel to Mail-Order Wings. . . . Those who enjoy their fantasy light, safe, and fifth-grade funny will enjoy another improbable romp." Booklist "The humor, drama, and suspense of the story make it a delightful page-turner; and the characters are as eccentric and engaging as the plot." The Horn Book |
Some of My BooksFiction
Richard and the Vratch
Now available as e-book! Poisoned Honey
A novel of Mary Magdalene Salome
Salome's story, in her own words. Fifth Grade Magic
Now available as e-book! ADARA
A novel of ancient Israel Back to the Day Lincoln Was Shot!
Three kids from the present visit Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865. Back to Paul Revere!
The Travelers Through Time ride with Paul Revere. Back to the Titanic!
Three kids from the present travel to 1912 to save the great ship. Mail-Order Wings
Nine-year-old Andrea orders wings through the mail with a guarantee to fly. Biography
Barack Obama: Our 44th President
The story of the first African-American president of the United States Malcolm X: A Revolutionary Voice
A powerful black leader Marie Curie: Young Scientist
The courageous girl who became a brilliant scientist. Louisa May Alcott, Young Novelist
Story of the author of Little Women. Julius Caesar: Young Statesman
The ruler of ancient Rome. Amelia Earhart, Young Aviator
A heroine of early aviation. First Ladies: Women Who Called the White House Home
All the presidents' wives, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush. C.S. Lewis: The Man Behind Narnia
Story of the author of the beloved Chronicles of Narnia. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Young Pioneer
The story of the author of the "Little House" books. |
