HMH Young Readers Fall 2018
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Distributor: Raincoast Book Distribution Limited Supplies to: CA Availability: Expected Ship Date: Aug 18, 2021 On Sale Date: Jul 31, 2018 Carton Quantity: 24 $11.99 CAD
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One for Sorrow
A Ghost Story
By (author):
Mary Downing Hahn
ISBN:
9781328497987Product Form:
PaperbackForm detail:
Trade
Paperback
, Trade
English
Audience:
Interest age, years 10 - 12
Jul 31, 2018
Print Run:
75000
$11.99 CAD
Active
Dimensions:
7.71in x 6.37 x 0.79 in | 230 grPage Count:
320 pages
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Clarion Books
JUVENILE FICTION / Ghost Stories
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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. (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.
“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.
Mary Downing Hahn has written thirty-six novels, includingWait 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.com
"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."—PW
"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
"Another solid addition to Hahn’s oeuvre, this would also make a spine-chilling pair with Cohen’s The Doll’s Eye."—Bulletin
"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
"Another solid addition to Hahn’s oeuvre, this would also make a spine-chilling pair with Cohen’s The Doll’s Eye."—Bulletin
