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The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story

Mary Downing Hahn

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Nominee:Heartland Award -Young Adult (2007)
From master storyteller Mary Downing Hahn, a chilling ghost story rich in secrets and surprises, in the tradition of her most successful spine-tingling novels.

Mary Downing Hahn weaves a tale of two children who live near a decaying Victorian mansion, bound to the place by a mysterious set of rules. Only by connecting with the new girl who moves into the old Willis place can Diana and little brother George be free--but making contact with this girl would be a violation of the rules. The pursuit of friendship is at the heart of this haunting novel, and brilliant plot twists make The Old Willis Place an irresistible page turner.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Clarion Books
  • Publish Date: Aug 20th, 2007
  • Pages: 208
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.60in - 5.00in - 0.70in - 0.35lb
  • EAN: 9780618897414
  • Recommended age: 10-12
  • Categories: • Horror• Family - Siblings• Social Themes - Friendship

About the Author

Hahn, Mary Downing: -

Mary Downing Hahn's many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.

Praise for this book

"Hahn is a master at...suspense....Kids will love this; it's just the right mix of chilling and thrilling."
-- Booklist

"The young characters...are sympathetic and believable...Spooky, but with an underlying sweetness." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Hahn's sure hand at haunting is evident...creepy and enjoyable...it'll need no ghostly assistance to fly off the shelves" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Masterfully constructed...taut, spooky, and fast-paced with amazingly credible, memorable characters...riveting...a story of friendship and redemption" -- School Library Journal (starred review)

"A mystery intertwined with a ghost story...a delicate message of guilt, forgiveness, loyalty, and friendship...a satisfying ending." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)