Took: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn

Took: A Ghost Story

Mary Downing Hahn

264 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction horror middle grade mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

"A witch called Old Auntie is lurking near Dan's family's new home. He doesn't believe in her at first, but is forced to accept that she is real and take action when his little sister, Erica, is 'took' to become Auntie's slave for the next fifty y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 76%
tense 64%
adventurous 36%
emotional 24%
sad 12%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 36% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.66

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