60 pages 2 hours read

Mary Downing Hahn

Took: A Ghost Story

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Mary Downing Hahn's Took captivates readers with its eerie atmosphere and compelling storytelling. Positive reviews highlight the engaging characters and suspenseful plot that maintains a frightful yet intriguing tone. However, some critiques mention predictable elements and a lackluster resolution. Overall, Took is praised for its chilling appeal, suitable for middle-grade audiences.

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Who Should Read Took?

Readers captivated by eerie, atmospheric tales with a historical twist will relish Took by Mary Downing Hahn. This novel appeals to fans of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series and Neil Gaiman's Coraline, blending suspense with a spine-chilling narrative perfect for middle-grade enthusiasts of horror and supernatural mysteries.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

690L

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Fantasy
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Relationships: Family
Topics
Religion / Spirituality