Took A Ghost Story
Took A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on September 6, 2016. This 272-page book is written in English and presents a thrilling narrative centered around Daniel, who is skeptical about the haunting tales surrounding the woods behind his new home. When his little sister, Erica, goes missing, Daniel must confront the chilling stories of a ghost witch and her monstrous companion that have haunted the local children.
Readers will find a blend of horror and mystery as Daniel navigates his fears and the unsettling dynamics within his family. The story explores themes of sibling relationships and the supernatural, drawing on elements of juvenile fiction. As Daniel searches for Erica, the tension builds, revealing the darker aspects of the woods and the legends that surround them. This edition invites readers to delve into a world where the line between reality and the paranormal blurs, making it a compelling choice for those interested in spooky tales.
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Daniel doesn’t believe the woods behind his new home are haunted by an evil witch and her terrifying beast. But then his little sister disappears . . . and it’s up to him to find her. Mary Downing Hahn’s popular page-turner will thrill readers who love spooky stories.
They say that a ghost witch lives in the woods, up on the hill. They say her companion has a pig skull for a face and stands taller than a man, his skeleton gleaming in the moonlight. They say that the witch takes young girls, and no one ever sees them again.
Daniel doesn’t believe the stories. He figures the kids on the bus are just trying to scare him since he’s new. Still, he wishes his family had never moved here–their house is a wreck, Mom and Dad keep fighting, and his little sister, Erica, spends most of her time talking to her creepy doll.
But when Erica disappears into the woods one day, Daniel knows something is terribly wrong. Has she been “took”?
Mary Downing Hahn is one of the most popular middle grade authors in the world, winner of numerous state awards as well as the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction (for Stepping on the Cracks) and the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award (for Closed for the Season).
Also available as a graphic novel!
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