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Chapter Book · Ages 9–+ · 2004 · Est. 8 hour read
Nine Open Arms
By Benny Lindelauf, John Nieuwenhuizen (Translator)
A family moves to a haunted house, seeking refuge or facing tragedy.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 490 ratings
256 pages· 57,937 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
The Boon family relocates to a crumbling house, hoping for a fresh start. As one daughter senses a haunting tragedy, their father dreams of peace. Is the house a refuge or a ghostly trap? With rich language and cultural depth, this tale weaves history, fantasy, and mystery, drawing readers into the Boons' colorful, motherless world.
From the publisher
The Boon family story and their indefatigable gallows humor are Benny Lindelauf’s literary memorial to those persecuted by history.A ghost story, a fantasy, a historical novel, and literary fiction all wrapped into one, this highly awarded novel for young readers begins with the Boon family’s move to an isolated, dilapidated house. Is it the site of a haunting tragedy, as one of the daughters believes, or an end to all their worries, as their father hopes? The novel’s gripping language, enriched by Yiddish, German, and Dutch dialect, plunges the reader into the world of a large, colorful, motherless family.
At a glance
- Format
- Board Book
- Pages
- 256
- Words
- 57,937
- Reading age
- 9–99+
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 8
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 179764
Publication
- Published
- June 3, 2014
- First published
- January 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Enchanted Lion
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781592701469
- LCCN
- 2014014977
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