One for Sorrow
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2017

One for Sorrow

By Mary Downing Hahn

A ghostly bully returns for revenge during the 1918 flu epidemic.

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320 pages
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In the shadow of the 1918 influenza outbreak, Annie finds herself entangled with Elsie, a deceitful classmate. When Elsie succumbs to the flu, Annie believes she's free from her torment. But Elsie's spirit returns, determined to reclaim Annie's friendship and exact revenge. Can Annie escape the clutches of a vengeful ghost, or will she be trapped in a haunting friendship forever? Discover the chilling blend of history and the supernatural in this gripping tale of loyalty and fear.

From the publisher

“Another historical and chilling success” of revenge from beyond the grave during the 1918 influenza outbreak from ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn. (Kirkus) “The novel’s blend of historical drama, the supernatural, and the intricacies of adolescent friendship is a gripping combination.” –Publishers Weekly “Hahn clearly knows her apples about writing ghost stories.” –Booklist “Another historical and chilling success.” –Kirkus Reviews Against the ominous backdrop of the 1918 influenza epidemic, new girl Annie is claimed as best friend by Elsie, the tattletale, liar, and thief of the class. But Annie would rather spend time with the other girls, since Elsie is so mean. When Elsie dies of influenza, Annie thinks she’s free of her torment–until the bully returns to reclaim Annie’s friendship and take revenge.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
320
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about HalloweenBooks about ghostsBooks about 20th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
191104
Publication
Published
July 31, 2018
First published
July 18, 2017
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781328497987

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