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The Ghost Of Crutchfield Hall (2010)

by Mary Downing Hahn(Favorite Author)

3.97 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0547385609 (ISBN13: 9780547385600)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Clarion Books

review 1: Mary Downing Hahn has long been known for her middle grade ghost stories, but until now I've never actually read one. I discovered that I have truly been missing out. Not only did I find the story engaging and interesting, I also found that the book reads quite quickly with the plot carrying the story along at a nice clip. That means her books are good for students who want middle of the road scary and books that aren't too long. In other words, this book and others like it would be great for reluctant readers.I found all the characters interesting and full of contrast which for a book that is plot-based is quite well done. The spooky elements involving Sophia (the ghost) and her powers are different than those I've read before, her ability to control Florence to a sh... moreocking extent was especially intriguing. The contrasting personalities of Florence, her cousins, James and Sophia, as well as her great aunt and uncle made the book especially enjoyable and memorable.
review 2: A Victorian setting...an orphan girl sent to Crutchfield Hall to live in unaccustomed luxury. A cousin who's an invalid, an aunt who hates her because she bares a resemblance to her dead cousin. Oh, and the dead cousin IS the ghost.I liked Florence. I thought she and I would have been great friends...we love the Bronte sisters and Jane Austen. She is a fish out of water, but she's smart and brave. She'll need smarts and courage to face Sophia, the ghost who refuses to be at rest. All the resentment and anger she carried in life, she holds onto. The pettiness, the revenge. She is not a nice girl. Often Hahn's ghosts and spirits are good folks who are trapped. Sophia is NOT NICE!Love Hahn's books. Love discussing them with my granddaughter...we're making our way through them all. less

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