The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn

The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story

Mary Downing Hahn

129 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction horror middle grade mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

From ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn, the haunting tale of a mysterious doll discovered in a young girl's garden, and its owner, a girl from seventy years in the past, who wants it back. A suspenseful story of unexpected connections between ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
mysterious 62%
sad 44%
dark 29%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 18%
tense 14%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.85

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