| The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story Contributor(s): Hahn, Mary Downing (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618897410 ISBN-13: 9780618897414 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: The acclaimed and award-winning author of "Hear the Wind Blow" pens a chilling ghost story in the tradition of her most successful spine-tingling novels. The intriguing characters, frightening secrets, and plot twists make this one of Hahns spookiest ghost stories. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Horror - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.35 lbs) 216 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 82156 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
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. |