Ollie Mitchell's Ghosts

Step aboard the Ghost Train if you dare, and let a beloved storyteller lead you into the dark—and out again—in a masterfully distilled (give or take an earwig) vision of the terror and beauty of being human.

A Carnegie Medal winner and recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award returns to his roots in a wondrous-strange story of friendship, mystery, and community. Since his da died, Ollie Mitchell, is obsessed with turning his family’s battered old caravan into a fairground attraction. A SCARY one, packed with dangling skulls and actual creepy-crawlies, scrawled with bloodred warnings. Most of the neighbors think it’s weird, but Davie knows Ollie needs pals right now and agrees to help. As the two boys paint and hang bones and practice their ghoulish groaning, Davie finds himself writing everything down, as if his own life were a story. (Is everybody’s life a story?) As summer wears on, other kids get involved. Then a local TV station hears about it, and suddenly a project hatched in grief becomes a source of pride for the whole neighborhood. Radiating warmth and philosophical wonder, with luminous and haunting illustrations, this tale of unlikely bonds and the supportive power of community will keep you up at night, flashlight in hand, your mind ablaze with questions.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs