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Took: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn

kateparker721's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

3.75

dananana's review against another edition

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I found the main character and his parents to be such frustrating characters to the point where I wasn't interested anymore. 

nyxaslan's review against another edition

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2.0

Very underwhelming, and a typical children's horror book. Can't say I expected too much from it.

bluemaiden's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

efabri123's review against another edition

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4.0

I don't normally read books for younger age groups but I found it to be a page-turner. The story was simple, kept me entertained, and opened my eyes to the possibility of writing for adolescents one day. 4/5.

johnspri's review against another edition

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it's a very good book i just didn't read it much

chichilemon's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

4.0

journeyk's review

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dark emotional reflective 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? Yes

3.0

driedfrogpills's review against another edition

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3.0

SpoilerMinor grievance but in one chapter if you're going to have the mom freak out about the kid getting abducted because he rode home with a stranger, and then in the next chapter have her say there's no reason to fear being kidnapped or abducted because they're safe - which is it supposed to be? And I get they're supposed to be under Auntie's influence but come on. It just makes the parents even more of a plot contrivance then they already were.

mdpbernal's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

3.0