The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story -- Mary Downing Hahn

From master storyteller Mary Downing Hahn, a chilling ghost story rich in secrets and surprises, in the tradition of her most successful spine-tingling novels. <p/> Mary Downing Hahn weaves a tale of two children who live near a decaying Victorian mansion, bound to the place by a mysterious set of rules. Only by connecting with the new girl who moves into the old Willis place can Diana and little brother George be free--but making contact with this girl would be a violation of the rules. The pursuit of friendship is at the heart of this haunting novel, and brilliant plot twists make <em>The Old Willis Place </em>an irresistible page turner.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Mary Downing Hahn<br><b>Publisher:</b> Clarion Books<br><b>Published:</b> 08/20/2007<br><b>Pages:</b> 216<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.35lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.70d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780618897414<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.2<br><b>Point Value:</b> 7<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>82156 / Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story<br><br><b>Award:</b> Heartland Award - Nominee<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Mary Downing Hahn</b>, a former children's librarian, is the award-winning author of many popular ghost stories. Her work has won more than fifty child-voted state awards. An avid reader, traveler, and all-around arts lover, Ms. Hahn lives in Columbia, Maryland. Visit her online at marydown