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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
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travel under a hedge, guided by a ghost cat to another time/worldOverall, a good book, and I would recommend it to everyone. :)
barefootbetsy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A good book. Deals with themes of death and sadness and regret in ways that are great for middle grade readers and honestly touched me as someone who has middle grade and teen children myself now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
reptilebooy's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is an amazing book! At the end i was in tears
aeoliandeductress's review against another edition
4.0
Quick Review- This is a well-crafted ghost story for middle aged kids (though I'd note this adult enjoyed it as well). I really wish there were half stars so I could give it a 4.5 rating. It's only flaws were in a minor lack of character differentiation and a superquick resolution. A great read though- teachers this is one to consider reading aloud.
friendlyneighboorhoodlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
She never disappoints, no matter how old the book!
jgurniak's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great horror novel aimed at the middle school crowd.
starz4eden's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book so much. It was such an interesting idea for the story, and the author wrote it amazingly. It also made me sob my eyeballs out at the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
susanneverreads's review against another edition
4.0
I started reading Mary Downing Hahn's books in elementary school. I still have all the books I picked up by her. I have read them before but simply couldn't remember what most of them were about. So I decided to mark them as unread and reread them!
I'm glad I did. I enjoyed reading this book. To a young child, I can see it being scary as there are mentions of ghost. Overall, it is a great book for children to read. Topics of forgiveness between friends and coping with death of a love one is handled well within the books.
The reason for the four star rating is simply because Kristi was very annyoing. I understand the character is seven, but she acted younger in my opinion.
I can't wait to reread the rest of the books I own by Mary Downing Hahn!
I'm glad I did. I enjoyed reading this book. To a young child, I can see it being scary as there are mentions of ghost. Overall, it is a great book for children to read. Topics of forgiveness between friends and coping with death of a love one is handled well within the books.
The reason for the four star rating is simply because Kristi was very annyoing. I understand the character is seven, but she acted younger in my opinion.
I can't wait to reread the rest of the books I own by Mary Downing Hahn!
jackdziatkowiec's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Short and sweet.