| One for Sorrow: A Ghost Story Contributor(s): Hahn, Mary Downing (Author) |
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ISBN: 0544818091 ISBN-13: 9780544818095 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Ghost Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2016010761 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.8" W x 8.3" (0.90 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest - Holiday - Halloween |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 191104 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Against the ominous backdrop of the influenza epidemic of 1918, Annie, a new girl at school, is claimed as best friend by Elsie, a classmate who is a tattletale, a liar, and a thief. Soon Annie makes other friends and finds herself joining them in teasing and tormenting Elsie. Elsie dies from influenza, but then she returns to reclaim Annie's friendship and punish all the girls who bullied her. Young readers who revel in spooky stories will relish this chilling tale of a girl haunted by a vengeful ghost. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hahn, Mary Downing: - Mary Downing Hahn, a former children's librarian, is the award-winning author of many popular ghost stories. Her work has won more than fifty child-voted state awards. An avid reader, traveler, and all-around arts lover, Ms. Hahn lives in Columbia, Maryland. Visit her online at www.marydowninghahnbooks.com. |