Nine Open Arms

Written by Benny Lindelauf · Translated by John Nieuwenhuizen

A family moves to a haunted house, seeking refuge or facing tragedy.

3.7 Goodreads · 492 ratings

256 pages· 57,937 words· Est. 8 hour read· 660L

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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.