Tallahassee, 12, wird zu Onkel und Tante abgeschoben, weil ihre Mutter von einer Karriere in Hollywood träumt
Mary Downing Hahn Bücher
Diese Autorin schafft Erzählungen, die sich mit den komplexen Emotionen und Gedanken von Charakteren befassen. Ursprünglich drückte sie sich visuell aus, entdeckte aber, dass Worte unerlässlich waren, um das Innenleben ihrer Charaktere darzustellen. Ihr Schreiben entwickelte sich von einfachen Geschichten zu komplexeren Erzählungen, die die menschliche Psyche erforschen. Die Autorin beschreibt das Schreiben als eine Entdeckungsreise, bei der der kreative Prozess genauso aufregend ist wie das Endergebnis.






Die Geschichte entfaltet sich um die Geschwister Molly und Michael, die sich mit ihrer problematischen Stiefschwester Heather anfreunden wollen. Heather sorgt für Unruhe und spielt oft auf einem Friedhof, wo sie behauptet, mit dem Geist eines Mädchens namens Helen zu kommunizieren, das vor über hundert Jahren starb. Während Michael skeptisch bleibt, beginnt Molly an Heathers Drohungen zu zweifeln, dass Helen sie holen könnte. Mary Downing Hahn, bekannt für ihre gruseligen Jugendgeschichten, schafft mit diesem Klassiker eine spannende und unheimliche Atmosphäre.
A Mary Downing Hahn Ghostly Collection: 3 Books in 1
- 624 Seiten
- 22 Lesestunden
Featuring three spine-tingling stories, this collection showcases the talent of Mary Downing Hahn, an acclaimed author in middle grade horror. Young readers will be captivated by the thrilling and eerie narratives that promise to deliver chills and excitement. Each tale invites them into a world of ghosts and suspense, making it a perfect gift for those who enjoy spooky adventures.
When thirteen-year-old Ali spends the summer with her aunt and cousin at the family's vacation home, she stumbles upon a secret that her mother and aunt have been hiding for over thirty years.
Following My Own Footsteps
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
When Gordy Smith and his down-and-out family go to live with his rich grandmother, Gordy brings with him all the hostilities of an abused child whose drunken father has beaten him regularly. His no-nonsense grandmother and his friendship with a boy who uses a wheelchair change his perspective and life. The author, Mary Downing Hahn is a former children''s librarian.
As Ever, Gordy
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Gordy's return to College Hill brings challenges as he faces the weight of his family's troubled past and the disapproval of his peers. Living in a cramped apartment with his siblings and their new family, he struggles with a hostile principal and old friends urging him toward mischief. His former rival, Elizabeth, intensifies his feelings of isolation. As Gordy grapples with these pressures, he must decide whether to revert to his past behavior or continue on his path to personal growth and success.
The Old Willis Place
- 208 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
The acclaimed and award-winning author of "Hear the Wind Blow" pens a chilling ghost story in the tradition of her most successful spine-tingling novels. The intriguing characters, frightening secrets, and plot twists make this one of Hahns spookiest ghost stories.
Stepping on the Cracks
- 224 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
In a small Southern town in 1944, two girls secretly help a seriously ill army deserter, a decision that changes their perceptions of right and wrong. Issues of moral ambiguity and accepting consequences for actions are thoughtfully considered in this deftly crafted story.
A chilling murder mystery lies at the heart of this page-turning thriller about a missing teacher, small town secrets, and turbulent tween friendships from master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn. When best friends Abbi and Skylar witness a clandestine meeting between a mysterious woman and someone in a dark van, they're thrilled. Finally, a mystery to spice up the summer! Who could these people be Why are they meeting Are they spies Criminals The two girls are determined to find out. But then a local woman goes missing and is found dead in the woods. And Abbi and Skylar realize that their detective work could hold the keys to solving her murder. Suddenly, sleuthing isn't so fun anymore. As tensions rise and their friendship frays, the girls find themselves in increasing danger, and must choose between keeping a secret or exposing a life-altering truth.
In this graphic novel adaptation, two siblings embark on a thrilling quest to rescue their stepsister from a vengeful ghost. The story, rooted in Mary Downing Hahn's renowned horror narrative, combines suspense and supernatural elements, drawing readers into a chilling tale of bravery and family bonds.
