novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
5 STARS
"After Ashley and Kristi find an antique doll buried in old Miss Cooper's garden, they discover that they can enter a ghostly turn-of-the-century world by going through a hole in the hedge." (From Amazon)
I loved loved this novel as a kid and have it read it so many times I almost wore out the library's copy. I will probably do another reread as an adult.
"After Ashley and Kristi find an antique doll buried in old Miss Cooper's garden, they discover that they can enter a ghostly turn-of-the-century world by going through a hole in the hedge." (From Amazon)
I loved loved this novel as a kid and have it read it so many times I almost wore out the library's copy. I will probably do another reread as an adult.
goddess_eve21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
goddess_eve21's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
blakehalsey's review against another edition
3.0
This was more of a Casper the friendly ghost story--not very scary or chilling but entertaining.
nik_payne's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
maguire_m03's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mallorykjorgensen's review against another edition
3.0
A fun quick read. This story teaches a great lesson about doing things that you will live to regret. The impact of decisions made, even as a young child, can alter the course of events for the rest of your life.
mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Mary Downing Hahn's books are hit and miss for me. Some of them are good, and some are just horrible.
This one was a hit. I loved the story, or should I say stories, which in the end weave together.
I didn't like Mrs. Cooper in the beginning, she was mean, grumpy and I really didn't understand why should would rent her top floor to a mother and child, when she hates children.
I also disliked how she complained about everything the kids did. Instead of just talking to them normally, explaining things, she shouted and threatened with evicting the mother and kid.
The book wasn't that creepy, it was a bit spooky, but no big scares happen. I liked the.
Overall, a good book, and I would recommend it to everyone. :)
This one was a hit. I loved the story, or should I say stories, which in the end weave together.
I didn't like Mrs. Cooper in the beginning, she was mean, grumpy and I really didn't understand why should would rent her top floor to a mother and child, when she hates children.
I also disliked how she complained about everything the kids did. Instead of just talking to them normally, explaining things, she shouted and threatened with evicting the mother and kid.
The book wasn't that creepy, it was a bit spooky, but no big scares happen. I liked the
Spoiler
travel under a hedge, guided by a ghost cat to another time/worldOverall, a good book, and I would recommend it to everyone. :)
constant_reader_19's review against another edition
3.0
Good story...could have been a bit spookier.