The Ghost of Genny Castle

Wang Lu (Tony) Tang

Author: John Escott

Genre: Horror

Date Started: 25th February, 2010

Date Finished: 2nd March, 2010

When & where is it set?

The story is a ghost story. Claire lives in the country with her aunt. There are stories about a witch and a ghost in the village near her aunt's house. She wants to find out the answer.

Who are the main characters?

Claire, her aunt, Walter Burge and his cat.

What happens?

Most ghostly stories are told about a castle. Claire finds a book that talks about two witches who were imprisoned in the Black Tower and were burned. Now they have become the ghosts of Genny Castle.

What's the theme?

The key is for Claire to find the secret of Genny Castle and then show the message in the novel.

What's the message?

During the 1400-1700 period in European history, many thousands, possibly millions, of women were tortured and burnt to death. It's a mistake!

What did you think of the book?

The plot is simple, & so good for us to read. However there are about 500 different words in the book. To read it was hard for me as I'm poor at vocabulary.

What did you learn through reading this book?

I know we need to use the past tense to speak of the bygone.

Has reading this book changed your attitude in any way?

I must believe in scientific knowledge. Superstition is folly.

Are you going to change your lifestyle in any way because of reading this book?

No. I can't.

What is the best thing about the book, &what is the worst?

I think the people of village, they dodge Walter Burge. It causes Walter Burge to be crazy.

How would you rate the book? As excellent, good, fair, or poor? Say why!

I feel the book just so so because the story is old fashioned.

How would you rate the English level of the book? Was it too easy, about right or difficult?

It's hard for me.

Would you recommend other students read this book?

No,the story at first was good,but the end is just so so.