Most Popular Books by Mary Downing hahn

Alienated, bullied, a classic underachiever, 12-year-old Brendan retreats into his fantasy world and then faces the long and demanding journey to a real world where he belongs.

When sixteen-year-old Cynda goes to stay with her father and his second wife, Susan, at their remote bed-and-breakfast inn in Maine, everything starts off well despite legends about ghosts and a murder at the inn. But Cynda feels like a visitor in Dad''s new life, an outsider. Then intense, handsome stranger Vincent Morthanos arrives at the inn and seems to return Cynda''s interest. At first she is blind to the subtle, insistent signs that Vincent is not what he seems-that he is, in fact, a vampire. Can Cynda free herself-and her family-from Vincent''s power before it''s too late? Full-bodied characterizations and page-turning suspense ensure that this eerie, riveting novel will appeal to middle school fans of mystery and horror.

Although they share a love of poetry and problems with their parents, a shy high school senior''s attraction to a popular classmate is tempered by her fear of his moody, self-destructive side.

Forthright, domineering Sara shows Emily how to speak up for herself and what she likes, but as a result Emily finds herself having to take a stand against Sara.

Eight-year-old Anna enjoys one exciting experience after another in this charming story set in Baltimore just before World War I. She gets a new winter coat that''s even better than Rosa''s, rollerskates down the steepest hill in the neighborhood, and rides the trolley all by herself. And she delights in the changes occurring in the world around her, as motorcars and electric lights appear for the first time on her street. Based on the childhood experiences of the author''s mother, these heartwarming episodes touch on timeless themes of family, friends, and the wonders of growing up.

A “ripsnorting western . . . With plenty of twists and turns—and a cameo appearance by Doc Holliday—it’s a real cowgirl triumph” (Kirkus Reviews). In 1887, twelve-year-old Eliza Yates—disguised as a boy—sets out with her faithful dog Caesar to search for her missing father. Along the way, she falls in with gentleman outlaw Calvin Featherbone. “Together, they make their way to Tinville, Colorado, where, coincidentally, Calvin’s father was killed by a certain Sheriff Yates. Calvin plans to avenge the murder, but he gets himself and Eliza in so much trouble with his amateurish schemes that the pair arrives in town ready to be hanged as horse thieves. Hahn’s writing crackles like gunshot in the Ol’ West, and Eliza and Calvin make a lovable team. The plotting is . . . tight and fast paced, and Hahn does a fine job of recreating the atmosphere of the days of cowboys and miners” (Booklist). “Hahn has obviously done her research, and succeeds in bringing the ambiance of the Old West to her novel. The result is a fast, funny, and entertaining adventure that’s just the thing for fans of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.”—School Library Journal “An amusing comedy of errors that derives much of its humor from Calvin’s speech and manners and Eliza’s wry asides alluding to her true identity as a girl.”—Kirkus Reviews

Forced to accompany their parents on their honeymoon in Spain, new stepsisters Amy and Felix find the animosity between them escalating, especially when Felix''s boasting about family wealth to Grace, the mysterious world traveler, results in the kidnapping of the girls and their younger brother.

When Clint, a handsome, mysterious stranger, rents a room in Madigan''s grandmother''s house, Madigan becomes convinced that he is the father she''s never met.

When economic reasons cause two families to merge into a crowded household on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, more personal problems exacerbate the tense living conditions.

Anna is thrilled when she receives an invitation to leave hot, sticky Baltimore and visit her aunt and uncle on their farm, where she’ll be able to go barefoot, swim in the pond, and drink fresh-squeezed lemonade. But when she arrives, she’s greeted by an unpleasant surprise: her uncle’s nephew, Theodore, who delights in teasing her mercilessly about her city ways. Anna refuses to let Theodore get the best of her, though, and in a series of suspenseful adventures and hilarious mishaps she proves that she isn’t just a city slicker, after all. In this lively sequel to Anna All Year Round, award-winning author Mary Downing Hahn again draws on her own mother’s childhood experiences just before World War I. The result is a gathering of humorous, heartwarming episodes filled with both the delights and difficulties that have always accompanied the journey of growing up.

A bewitched doll, a vengeful spirit, and a haunted mansion populate three haunting tales from award-winning author Mary Downing Hahn. Spine-chilling and spooky, these stories of the supernatural will thrill readers who love to be scared . . . just enough. Set during the Flu epidemic of 1918, One for Sorrow introduces Annie, a new girl at school, who is immediately claimed as best friend by Elsie—a tattletale, a liar, and a thief. Soon Annie makes other friends and finds herself joining them in teasing and tormenting Elsie. Elsie dies from influenza, but then she returns to reclaim Annie''s friendship and punish all the girls who bullied her. In Took, a witch called Old Auntie is lurking near Dan''s family''s new home. He doesn''t believe in her at first, but is forced to accept that she is real and take action when his little sister, Erica, is "took" to become Auntie''s slave for the next fifty years. The Old Willis Place follows Diana and her little brother Georgie, who have been living in the woods behind the old Willis place, a decaying Victorian mansion, for what already seems like forever. They aren’t allowed to leave the property or show themselves to anyone. But when a new caretaker comes to live there with his young daughter, Lissa, Diana is tempted to break the mysterious rules they live by and reveal herself so she can finally have a friend. Somehow, Diana must get Lissa’s help if she and Georgie ever hope to release themselves from the secret that has bound them to the old Willis place for so long.

Diana and her little brother, Georgie, know every inch of the land around the old Willis place, a crumbling mansion that some people say is haunted. They climb the trees and swim in the pond. And they can do whatever they want, even stay up all night. They don''t have to change their clothes, brush their hair, or go to school. They have total freedom--as long as they don''t leave the grounds. When Lissa arrives with her father, the new caretaker of the estate, Diana is overjoyed. She''s been wishing for a friend. She can show Lissa all her favorite spots, and they can share their favorite books. Maybe Lissa can even help her uncover the ghastly secret of the creepy old Willis house. But there are rules that must be followed in order to keep the peace. Diana and Georgie aren''t allowed to make friends. If Diana makes contact with Lissa, she could unleash evil forces beyond her control . . . and then they''ll all be sorry. For more spooky graphic novels from Mary Downing Hahn, check out Took, Wait Till Helen Comes, and All the Lovely Bad Ones!

Hüte dich vor Helen ... Als ihre Mutter wieder heiratet, versuchen Molly und ihr Bruder Michael, sich mit ihrer neuen Stiefschwester Heather anzufreunden. Die macht aber immer nur Ärger. Heather lügt und benimmt sich daneben, und irgendwie bekommen die beiden immer die Schuld. Das Verhalten von Heather wird noch seltsamer, als sie immer öfter auf dem Friedhof hinter dem Haus spielt. Sie sagt, sie könne mit dem Mädchen Helen sprechen, die vor über 100 Jahren bei einem mysteriösen Feuer ums Leben kam. Michael glaubt nicht an Geister. Aber Molly ist sich da nicht so sicher, vor allem als Heather droht, dass Helen kommt und sie holen wird ... Mary Downing Hahn (geboren 1937) ist eine amerikanische Autorin, die für ihre gruseligen Geschichten für Jugendliche bekannt ist. Wait Till Helen Comes erschien 1986 und wurde ein Klassiker, der bis heute immer wieder aufgelegt wird. Ihre Werke enthalten selten grafische Gewalt, doch einige ihrer Themen eignen sich eher für Erwachsene, etwa Selbstmord, das Übernatürliche und psychische Erkrankungen. Aus diesem Grund werden ihre Bücher häufig aus Schulbibliotheken verbannt.

Three of Hahn''s scariest ghost stories are packaged together in this handsome boxed set: "Wait Till Helen Comes, All the Lovely Bad Ones," and "Deep and Dark and Dangerous."

Credi alle cose che non si possono dimostrare? Molly e suo fratello Michael non hanno mai legato con la sorellastra Heather, una bambina di sette anni che non perde occasione di accusarli ingiustamente, seminando discordia tra i genitori. Fin quando la famiglia si trasferisce in una vecchia chiesa ristrutturata in campagna e le cose precipitano. Attratta dall''antico cimitero che confina con la proprietà, Heather sostiene di parlare con il fantasma di una bambina di nome Helen, morta oltre cent''anni prima, e minaccia i fratelli con un cupo avvertimento: «Quando Helen verrà a prendervi, vi pentirete di tutto quello che mi avete fatto». Ma chi è Helen e come mai la sua lapide si erge solitaria, con le sue sole iniziali a ricordarla? Unita a lei da un terribile segreto, Heather ne è come posseduta, anche se nessuno tranne Molly crede alla sua esistenza. E, quel che è peggio, Heather ignora quanto sia pericolosa... Helen era così malvagia come Heather la faceva sembrare o era semplicemente una bambina smarrita in cerca di qualcuno che le volesse bene?

Jubelnd begrüßt das Volk König Artus mit seiner Braut Gwinneth - die ideale Gelegneheit für Modreds Mutter die Braut zu entführen. Und während Lancelot den beiden folgt sammelt Modred seine Krieger zum Angriff auf Camelot ...

Heather n''accepte pas le remariage de son père, encore moins la présence des enfants de sa belle-mère. Alors que la famille recomposée s''installe dans une église désaffectée, la petite fille devient insupportable, inquiétante. Elle disparaît des heures durant et semble se confier à une certaine Helen, qui repose dans l’ancien cimetière caché au fond du jardin. Mais Helen est un fantôme maléfique, et Heather est en danger. Un roman qui joue à faire peur, un vrai roman d''horreur, qui se termine bien.

December Stillness

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! 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.

Daniel doesn''t believe the woods behind his new home are haunted by an evil witch and her terrifying beast. But then his little sister disappears . . . and it''s up to him to find her. This chilling graphic-novel version of Mary Downing Hahn''s popular page-turner will thrill readers who love spooky stories. They say that a ghost witch lives in the woods, up on the hill. They say her companion has a pig skull for a face and stands taller than a man, his skeleton gleaming in the moonlight. They say that the witch takes young girls, and no one ever sees them again. Daniel doesn''t believe the stories. He figures the kids on the bus are just trying to scare him since he''s new. Still, he wishes his family had never moved here?their house is a wreck, Mom and Dad keep fighting, and his little sister, Erica, spends most of her time talking to her creepy doll. But when Erica disappears into the woods one day, Daniel knows something is terribly wrong. Has she been "took"?

An unusual tale of suspense and witchcraft in which Laura discovers that good intentions can sometimes have frightening consequences.

Tallahassee Higgins enjoys the vagabond lifestyle she lives with her free-spirited mother, but when Mother goes to Los Angeles to try her luck in TV and movies, Tallahassee is placed with her uncle whose conventional suburban lifestyle makes her question her mother''s values--and her own.

A contemporary thriller by the bestselling author of The Old Willis Place. Two 13-year-old boys, Arthur and Logan, set out to solve the mystery of a murder that took place some years ago in the old house Logan''s family has just moved into. The boys'' quest takes them to the highest and lowest levels of society in their small Maryland town, and eventually to a derelict amusement park that is supposedly closed for the season.

Os irmãos Molly e Michael não ficaram nada satisfeitos ao saber que se mudariam para uma antiga construção que um dia fora uma igreja, nos arredores da pacata cidade de Holwell. A presença de sua irmã postiça, a pequena Heather, não melhora em nada a situação. Mimada, cínica e geniosa, a menina guarda consigo um terrível segredo. Ao se mudarem, as crianças descobrem que o novo lar guarda algumas surpresas. Entre elas, a presença de um cemitério no terreno, o que desperta neles os mais variados sentimentos. Molly, a irmã mais velha, logo de início percebe que há algo de errado naquele lugar, especialmente quando Heather começa a se comunicar com o suposto espírito de uma menina chamada Helen, falecida há uma centena de anos. Instigada por Helen, o comportamento de Heather torna-se cada vez mais estranho, levando Molly ao desespero. Como salvar sua família de uma grande ameaça quando ninguém acredita em você? Como enfrentar seus maiores medos quando o inimigo pode estar dormindo na cama ao lado? Mary Downing Hahn apresenta este clássico do terror juvenil, que vem conquistando gerações de leitores há mais de trinta anos. Quando Helen chegar, não vai sobrar pedra sobre pedra.

Forced to accompany their parents on their honeymoon in Spain, new stepsisters Amy and Felix find the animosity between them escalating especially when Felix''s boasting about family wealth to a stranger results in the kidnapping of the girls and their little brother.

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