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- "Another historical and chilling success" of revenge from beyond the grave during the 1918 influenza outbreak from ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn.
- 10-12 Years
- 7.6" x 5.0" Paperback
- 320 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Ghost Stories
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A master of the ghost story ("Wait Till Helen Comes") delivers a chillingtale of a young girl haunted by a vengeful ghost, set during the flu pandemicof 1918.Book Synopsis
"Another historical and chilling success" of revenge from beyond the grave during the 1918 influenza outbreak from ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn. (Kirkus) "The novel's blend of historical drama, the supernatural, and the intricacies of adolescent friendship is a gripping combination." --Publishers Weekly "Hahn clearly knows her apples about writing ghost stories." --Booklist "Another historical and chilling success." --Kirkus Reviews Against the ominous backdrop of the 1918 influenza epidemic, new girl Annie is claimed as best friend by Elsie, the tattletale, liar, and thief of the class. But Annie would rather spend time with the other girls, since Elsie is so mean. When Elsie dies of influenza, Annie thinks she's free of her torment--until the bully returns to reclaim Annie's friendship and take revenge.Review Quotes
"Hahn's story is characteristically steeped in eerie atmosphere, and the novel's blend of historical drama, the supernatural, and the intricacies of adolescent friendship is a gripping combination." -- Publishers Weekly
"Hahn is a veteran author who clearly knows her apples about writing ghost stories, as this, her latest inventive page-turner, evidences... Shivers aplenty, but also genuine emotion that will invite empathy." -- Booklist
"Another historical and chilling success." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Another solid addition to Hahn's oeuvre, this would also make a spine-chilling pair with Cohen's The Doll's Eye." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
About the Author
Mary Downing Hahn has written thirty-six novels, including Wait Till Helen Comes, Took, and most recently, One for Sorrow. Her wildly popular books have received more than fifty child-voted state awards as well as an Edgar Award. Mary travels widely and is a dedicated photographer. She lives in Columbia, Maryland. marydowninghahnbooks.comDimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .52 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-12 Years
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Ghost Stories
Publisher: Clarion Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary Downing Hahn
Language: English
Street Date: July 31, 2018
TCIN: 88902047
UPC: 9781328497987
Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-6904
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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pdpabst - 8 years ago
Okay, I’ll admit the cover drew me to this story! But look at it, soooo spooky! ONE FOR SORROW is set during World War I and the influenza epidemic of 1918, this story unravels the tale of childhood school days gone wrong. Annie is eager to make friends at her new school, but Elsie claims her as her own bestie, refusing to allow Annie to connect with other girls. After Elsie passes from influenza, her ghost returns to torment Annie for befriending others and to make sure Annie is isolated and disliked as much as she had been when alive. While this was an easy read, Elsie didn’t become a ghost until halfway into the story. This was delayed longer than I’d anticipated, making some of the bullying redundant in order to get to the good stuff–a scary ghost! And even though the historical setting enriched the story, I felt cheated with the lack of generational terms. But make no mistake, author Mary Downing Hahn creates a realistic story of how easy it is to get swept into bullying when a child just wants to be liked. She also paints a cruel tale of how difficult it is to get out of a this horrible situation. So, if you’re looking for a darker read, this is for you!