Lily and the Lissadell Ghost Celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 4th March with Judi Curtin! New from the award-winning children’s author of Lily at Lissadell and Lily Steps Up Lily and her friend Nellie are housemaids at Lissadell House. Work keeps the girls busy, but they still find time for fun – and for friendship with Maeve, the madcap daughter of Countess Markievicz. So when there are rumours of a ghost at Lissadell, Sherlock Holmes-fan Maeve is determined to investigate. Between them, can the girls solve the mystery of the Lissadell ghost? A brand new story from bestselling Irish children’s author Judi Curtin, especially for World Book Day 2021! Visit www.worldbookday.com to listen to a special reading by Judi Curtin from her new World Book Day book Some fun things to do to celebrate World Book Day! Why not make your own costume and dress up as a character from your favourite book? Why not snuggle up with a book and have a read – any time of the day is a good time for a read! Draw or paint a picture of your favourite book character. In Lily and the Lissadell Ghost, Lily and her friends must work together to solve a mystery… Why not create your own mystery? Write a story about a mystery that you and your friends solve together! Why not draw your own comic strip? It could be a story from your imagination or a scene from one of your favourite books!
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Lily’s World Lissadell is a ‘grand’ Irish house where Lily works as a maid. Although she works hard, Lily also has lots of fun with her friends. Here are some ideas inspired by Lily and her adventures!
Dear Lily… In 1914, Lily and her friends didn’t have modern technology like phones and email. They had to write each other letters. This year we haven’t seen our friends as much as we’d like! Why not write a letter to your best friend? Maybe tell them about things you do most days, like lessons or a walk, and about things you’re enjoying – maybe you could tell them what book you’re reading! Ask them about their life.
The Comforter When Lily leaves home to go to work at Lissadell House, she brings her mother’s shawl to cheer her up. Do you have a comforter? Maybe it’s a blanket, a cushion, a teddy, or an old jumper? Describe it and draw a picture of it, and say what you love about it!
Perfect Day Nellie and her sister spend their day off walking to the village and treating themselves to a proper tea and cake. What’s your idea of a perfect day? Draw pictures of your favourite things to do – from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep!
Did you like Lily and the Lissadell Ghost? Check out Judi’s other great books at www.obrien.ie/judi-curtin