What do you think?
Rate this book
The Haunting of Henry Davis
Two kids are about to find out that their lives are anything but ordinary when a ghost from the 1918 flu pandemic arrives and stirs up adventure. Perfect for fans of A Tale Dark and Grimm!
Ghosts only haunt when they've left something behind...
When Henry Davis moves into the neighborhood, Barbara Anne and her classmates at Washington Carver Elementary don't know what to make of him. He's pale, small, odd. For curious Barbara Anne, Henry's also a riddle--a boy who sits alone at recess sketching in a mysterious notebook, a boy, she soon learns, who's being haunted by a ghost named Edgar.
With the help of some new friends, this unlikely duo is off on an adventure to discover who Edgar was while alive and why he's haunting Henry now. Together, they might just help Edgar find what he needs to finally be at peace.
Ghosts only haunt when they've left something behind...
When Henry Davis moves into the neighborhood, Barbara Anne and her classmates at Washington Carver Elementary don't know what to make of him. He's pale, small, odd. For curious Barbara Anne, Henry's also a riddle--a boy who sits alone at recess sketching in a mysterious notebook, a boy, she soon learns, who's being haunted by a ghost named Edgar.
With the help of some new friends, this unlikely duo is off on an adventure to discover who Edgar was while alive and why he's haunting Henry now. Together, they might just help Edgar find what he needs to finally be at peace.
240 pages, Library Binding
First published July 2, 2019
13 people are currently reading
415 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 49 reviews
July 6, 2019
Although I thought it has a bit of a slow start The Haunting of Henry Davis turned out to be a cute book about friendship.
The story is told from Barbara Anne's POV about how she first met Henry Davis and how they became friends. Barbara Anne is a force to be reckoned with and Henry I believe for the most part was just along for the ride...lol.
When Barbara Anne is just first getting to know Henry she finds out that he is harboring a secret, but then really all of her cubicle mates are in some ways. His might be the most interesting as he is being haunted by the ghost of Edgar a young boy who died of the spanish flu.
It does get sightly spooky at times as they try and figure out why Edgar is haunting Henry, why he is still hanging around, etc. The more they learn about him they also learn a little about WWI and the flu epidemic and how it all came about. The reluctantly befriend an older lady who was actually friends with Edgar when they were little.
Barbara learns a lot but not just about Edgar, but about Zack and Renee her other cubicle mates from school and the secrets they have that makes them act the way that they do. She also learns a lot about herself and how she can be a little bossy at times.
I really liked all the characters in the story and they each have their own little problems that they are dealing with from anger to grief. By the end of the story I really liked them all as it just took getting to know them all a bit better just like Barbara Anne did.
I really liked that it teaches some history about WWI and the Spanish flu outbreak as I am sure kids today don't know a lot about that and how it affected many people. I like stories that teach me something especially when I know kids will be reading it. I also liked the story of friendship.
Overall, I think it is a great book for young readers with a little added paranormal spookiness mixed in.
The story is told from Barbara Anne's POV about how she first met Henry Davis and how they became friends. Barbara Anne is a force to be reckoned with and Henry I believe for the most part was just along for the ride...lol.
When Barbara Anne is just first getting to know Henry she finds out that he is harboring a secret, but then really all of her cubicle mates are in some ways. His might be the most interesting as he is being haunted by the ghost of Edgar a young boy who died of the spanish flu.
It does get sightly spooky at times as they try and figure out why Edgar is haunting Henry, why he is still hanging around, etc. The more they learn about him they also learn a little about WWI and the flu epidemic and how it all came about. The reluctantly befriend an older lady who was actually friends with Edgar when they were little.
Barbara learns a lot but not just about Edgar, but about Zack and Renee her other cubicle mates from school and the secrets they have that makes them act the way that they do. She also learns a lot about herself and how she can be a little bossy at times.
I really liked all the characters in the story and they each have their own little problems that they are dealing with from anger to grief. By the end of the story I really liked them all as it just took getting to know them all a bit better just like Barbara Anne did.
I really liked that it teaches some history about WWI and the Spanish flu outbreak as I am sure kids today don't know a lot about that and how it affected many people. I like stories that teach me something especially when I know kids will be reading it. I also liked the story of friendship.
Overall, I think it is a great book for young readers with a little added paranormal spookiness mixed in.
July 31, 2019
The Haunting of Henry Davis ended up going in a direction that I didn't expect. I guess I was expecting it to be scarier than it ended up being. While the book didn't end up being too scary, I did find it an interesting read. Barbara Anne as a narrator was amusing with her bossy tendencies. I enjoyed the characters, Barbara Anne, Henry, Zack, and Renee. It was also interesting to have a secondary character be the one being haunted instead of the main character (Barbara Anne in this case). But it made Barbara Anne's bossiness stand out all the more as she pushed Henry to follow her lead in trying to figure out why Edgar is haunting him. Unfortunately for all four kids, Barbara Anne's ideas were often rather disastrous. But the inclusion of the historical elements created a bit of a mystery that I found interesting. I'm not sure how interesting young readers will find it, but I enjoyed it. The pranks that Edgar kept pulling on poor Henry as well as the sickness that Henry struggled with led me to think that things were heading in a different direction than they ended up going. That was a nice surprise because I figured out a lot of things fairly early in the story (although young readers without a strong history background probably won't). However, that surprising turn at the end makes the ending less exciting than it could have been. The story, rather than being scary, turns out to focus on the ups and downs of friendship, which makes for an interesting read but not a scary one. I wasn't real comfortable with all the things that Barbara Anne did, such as using a ouija board, but the author doesn't make a big deal out of it. A fun read for students who like ghost stories that aren't so scary.
July 5, 2019
Barbara Anne knows there’s something different about new kid, Henry Davis, who prefers to sit alone with his mysterious sketch book. Henry soon confesses to Barbara Anne that he’s being haunted by a boy named Edgar. The two new friends set out to discover just who Edgar was and why he’s still around. Along the way they find unlikely help, dive into the past, and learn a thing or two about friendship.
Kathryn Siebel’s The Haunting of Henry Davis is a quirky, and cute middle-grade read for young readers who love a few chills and thrills in their stories. Part mystery, part ghost story, and part heartfelt friendship adventure, this book offers readers a refreshing and imaginative tale.
The spooky, spine-tingly moments are just scary enough to be fun and exciting, without being over-the-top-too-much. Young readers will enjoy diving into the mystery of Edgar and getting a glimpse into the past. Siebel cleverly lays out snippets and clues to this mystery, and its relevance to the characters, allowing readers to slowly connect the dots. This story is not all scares though, it touches on some real-life issues (like grief, complicated family dynamics, and the power of friendship) and does so thoughtfully.
Readers will jump into The Haunting of Henry Davis for the spooks, but will happily find a lot of humor and heart as well.
Kathryn Siebel’s The Haunting of Henry Davis is a quirky, and cute middle-grade read for young readers who love a few chills and thrills in their stories. Part mystery, part ghost story, and part heartfelt friendship adventure, this book offers readers a refreshing and imaginative tale.
The spooky, spine-tingly moments are just scary enough to be fun and exciting, without being over-the-top-too-much. Young readers will enjoy diving into the mystery of Edgar and getting a glimpse into the past. Siebel cleverly lays out snippets and clues to this mystery, and its relevance to the characters, allowing readers to slowly connect the dots. This story is not all scares though, it touches on some real-life issues (like grief, complicated family dynamics, and the power of friendship) and does so thoughtfully.
Readers will jump into The Haunting of Henry Davis for the spooks, but will happily find a lot of humor and heart as well.
March 14, 2019
4.5 Although I do know the author personally, this review is honest ... I really enjoyed this book. I can see the appeal for mid-upper grade schoolers, both male and female. Although there's a ghost, it's not scary, and there's a nice little injection of history dealing with WWI and the Spanish Flu epidemic.
September 19, 2019
This a fun book to read in the fall. The only weird thing about it is that it seems to straddle the present day and the last in that the main character’s name, Barbara Anne, is not very common today and here seemed to be something off about the phrases kids used, something old fashioned.
December 12, 2021
This book was definitely the best book I have read this week. I loved the characters, the humor, and the scariness. However, I would like it if the book was a little more scarier. But, besides that, this book was great.
June 18, 2021
Good middle grade ghost story. Themes of friendship. Briefly touches on the history of Spanish Flu.
October 31, 2022
This is perfect for those who love a good ghost story but don't want all the scary that goes with them. Middle Grade books make for a fun, easy read.
November 14, 2020
(disclaimer) These reviews are for me and me only. Documenting my personal experience and feelings regarding a book. Just because a particular book isn't my cup of tea doesn't mean it isn't anyone else's.
.......
In my opinion, i think there are 2 reasons why a reader will speed read a book with lighting fast velocity. Either the book is such a page turner keeping the reader on the edge of their seat and they must continue on out of pure enjoyment OR the idea of reading the book any longer than necessary causes internal misery that it must be finished soon as possible to end such torture. Unsurprisingly, it was the latter for me. I don't know how to start off this review other than that i was generally not disappointed because i didn't have expectations walking into this book. I went in blind and hoped to be surprised. As interesting as it was reading facts about World War 1, the 1918 pandemic (it felt like Corona virus deja vu), and other historical figures; even though this assortment of facts was my (only) favorite aspect about the book, facts alone don't carry a whole story. The characters were flat and uncompelling. The plot was nonexistent. Once the 1918 pandemic was mentioned in the preview i instantly knew what happened to Edgar. We didn't even get any interactions with Edgar, the Ghost, who really didn't do any ghost like things, other than the occasional possessions to play checkers. Barbara Anne and the gang did more screaming and damage than Edgar did, which makes me wonder now who was actually doing the haunting and being haunted in this book. It would have made no difference if Henry made up Edgar just to pull a prank on everyone...actually that would have been better lol There was no mystery to unravel or general plot structure to follow. It just meandered on aimlessly without a sense of direction. There were too many questions left unanswered. Why was edgar haunting henry? Why was henry getting sick and sicker? The horror label on the book felt like a lie.
The cover art is nice though.
.......
In my opinion, i think there are 2 reasons why a reader will speed read a book with lighting fast velocity. Either the book is such a page turner keeping the reader on the edge of their seat and they must continue on out of pure enjoyment OR the idea of reading the book any longer than necessary causes internal misery that it must be finished soon as possible to end such torture. Unsurprisingly, it was the latter for me. I don't know how to start off this review other than that i was generally not disappointed because i didn't have expectations walking into this book. I went in blind and hoped to be surprised. As interesting as it was reading facts about World War 1, the 1918 pandemic (it felt like Corona virus deja vu), and other historical figures; even though this assortment of facts was my (only) favorite aspect about the book, facts alone don't carry a whole story. The characters were flat and uncompelling. The plot was nonexistent. Once the 1918 pandemic was mentioned in the preview i instantly knew what happened to Edgar. We didn't even get any interactions with Edgar, the Ghost, who really didn't do any ghost like things, other than the occasional possessions to play checkers. Barbara Anne and the gang did more screaming and damage than Edgar did, which makes me wonder now who was actually doing the haunting and being haunted in this book. It would have made no difference if Henry made up Edgar just to pull a prank on everyone...actually that would have been better lol There was no mystery to unravel or general plot structure to follow. It just meandered on aimlessly without a sense of direction. There were too many questions left unanswered. Why was edgar haunting henry? Why was henry getting sick and sicker? The horror label on the book felt like a lie.
The cover art is nice though.
September 14, 2019
This ghost story focuses more on the characters than a scare factor. Lively Barbara Anne is a perfect complement to reticent Henry, who is being haunted by a ghost named Edgar. Barbara Anne has all kinds of ideas for putting Edgar to rest and it's fun to follow along as she puts her impromptu plans into action. Ages 9-11
July 12, 2019
Although I thought it has a bit of a slow start The Haunting of Henry Davis turned out to be a cute book about friendship.
The story is told from Barbara Anne’s POV about how she first met Henry Davis and how they became friends. Barbara Anne is a force to be reckoned with and Henry I believe for the most part was just along for the ride…lol.
When Barbara Anne is just first getting to know Henry she finds out that he is harboring a secret, but then really all of her cubicle mates are in some ways. His might be the most interesting as he is being haunted by the ghost of Edgar a young boy who died of the spanish flu.
It does get sightly spooky at times as they try and figure out why Edgar is haunting Henry, why he is still hanging around, etc. The more they learn about him they also learn a little about WWI and the flu epidemic and how it all came about. The reluctantly befriend an older lady who was actually friends with Edgar when they were little.
Barbara learns a lot but not just about Edgar, but about Zack and Renee her other cubicle mates from school and the secrets they have that makes them act the way that they do. She also learns a lot about herself and how she can be a little bossy at times.
I really liked all the characters in the story and they each have their own little problems that they are dealing with from anger to grief. By the end of the story I really liked them all as it just took getting to know them all a bit better just like Barbara Anne did.
I really liked that it teaches some history about WWI and the Spanish flu outbreak as I am sure kids today don’t know a lot about that and how it affected many people. I like stories that teach me something especially when I know kids will be reading it. I also liked the story of friendship.
Overall, I think it is a great book for young readers with a little added paranormal spookiness mixed in.
The story is told from Barbara Anne’s POV about how she first met Henry Davis and how they became friends. Barbara Anne is a force to be reckoned with and Henry I believe for the most part was just along for the ride…lol.
When Barbara Anne is just first getting to know Henry she finds out that he is harboring a secret, but then really all of her cubicle mates are in some ways. His might be the most interesting as he is being haunted by the ghost of Edgar a young boy who died of the spanish flu.
It does get sightly spooky at times as they try and figure out why Edgar is haunting Henry, why he is still hanging around, etc. The more they learn about him they also learn a little about WWI and the flu epidemic and how it all came about. The reluctantly befriend an older lady who was actually friends with Edgar when they were little.
Barbara learns a lot but not just about Edgar, but about Zack and Renee her other cubicle mates from school and the secrets they have that makes them act the way that they do. She also learns a lot about herself and how she can be a little bossy at times.
I really liked all the characters in the story and they each have their own little problems that they are dealing with from anger to grief. By the end of the story I really liked them all as it just took getting to know them all a bit better just like Barbara Anne did.
I really liked that it teaches some history about WWI and the Spanish flu outbreak as I am sure kids today don’t know a lot about that and how it affected many people. I like stories that teach me something especially when I know kids will be reading it. I also liked the story of friendship.
Overall, I think it is a great book for young readers with a little added paranormal spookiness mixed in.
July 10, 2019
At the heart of Kathryn Siebel's The Haunting of Henry Davis is a story of friendship, but that story is wrapped in mystery and ghosts. When Barbara Anne befriends Henry Davis, the weird quiet kid at school, she has no idea the kind of adventure she's going to go on. Henry has a secret, and that secret is he is being haunted by a ghost. Barbara Anne finds out Henry's secret, and being the take charge kind of girl she is, decides that she is going to help Henry get to the bottom of his haunting. Together with their other school friends Renee and Zach, they all discover a little something about the past and a lot about the power of friendship.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Haunting of Henry Davis. Siebel's writing is smart and witty, and she clearly has a knack for capturing the personalities of her young protagonists. Each of the kids are so well written, but I confess to really enjoying Barbara Anne's character the most. She's just so snarky and confident; I think her character will particularly appeal to younger female readers. The story is just creepy enough when it needs to be but nothing too scary for younger readers. I appreciated the touches of historical information that is sprinkled throughout, as well as the kids dealing with real world personal issues. While being a ghost story, all of these things made the story so much more grounded.
Perfect for younger readers who are looking for a great ghost story, they'll also discover there is so much more to The Haunting of Henry Davis than a good scare. Highly recommended!
I'd like to thank Knopf Books for Young Readers for providing me with a copy of The Haunting of Henry Davis in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Haunting of Henry Davis. Siebel's writing is smart and witty, and she clearly has a knack for capturing the personalities of her young protagonists. Each of the kids are so well written, but I confess to really enjoying Barbara Anne's character the most. She's just so snarky and confident; I think her character will particularly appeal to younger female readers. The story is just creepy enough when it needs to be but nothing too scary for younger readers. I appreciated the touches of historical information that is sprinkled throughout, as well as the kids dealing with real world personal issues. While being a ghost story, all of these things made the story so much more grounded.
Perfect for younger readers who are looking for a great ghost story, they'll also discover there is so much more to The Haunting of Henry Davis than a good scare. Highly recommended!
I'd like to thank Knopf Books for Young Readers for providing me with a copy of The Haunting of Henry Davis in exchange for a fair and honest review.
October 1, 2019
Equal parts spooky ghost story and sweet friendship story with a nice dash of history mixed in. Readers will come for the ghost story and stay for the compelling characters. There are some quite eerie episodes but not too scary and Siebel does a great job with weaving in the historical information through the foursome's research.
A high point for me is the narrator, Barbara Ann whose voice is absolutely on point! We've all known Barbara Annes - especially the teachers among us - and Siebel does a stellar job with her narrative voice and skillfully drawn character. This is no easy task as she could have come across as simply impulsive and annoying but instead we get a spot-on picture of this big-hearted, well-meaning, bossy, little know-it all, who can't leave things alone and who cares deeply for her friends. Her self-awareness and wry self-commentary are totally endearing and laugh-out loud funny. A secondary character, the classroom teacher, Ms. Biniam, is also a treat!
Kids will love this but so will all the teachers you know ;-)
A high point for me is the narrator, Barbara Ann whose voice is absolutely on point! We've all known Barbara Annes - especially the teachers among us - and Siebel does a stellar job with her narrative voice and skillfully drawn character. This is no easy task as she could have come across as simply impulsive and annoying but instead we get a spot-on picture of this big-hearted, well-meaning, bossy, little know-it all, who can't leave things alone and who cares deeply for her friends. Her self-awareness and wry self-commentary are totally endearing and laugh-out loud funny. A secondary character, the classroom teacher, Ms. Biniam, is also a treat!
Kids will love this but so will all the teachers you know ;-)
July 12, 2019
For me, this one was a bit hit and miss...and that's okay! Not every book will tick everyone's boxes, but some were ticked, for better or worse, and thus, I'm going to break down my adventure through the pages into the two categories.
On the hit list....the story concept, the characters, and the finale. On the miss list...there are holes in the story the go unexplained, and a few character profiles that didn't seem true to form. (For more detail on BOTH, check my site for the full review.)
Final thoughts...
...it's certainly worth the exploration, and you'll definitely find yourself caught up in the unexpected moments of the heart that crop up when least expected, just be sure to pay attention so you don't miss the story change overs and lose the overall thread. Who knows...in the end, you may find your own peace in the messages of well being in the here after, or stoke the fires of a young ghost hunter in the making.
**copy received for review; opinions are my own
On the hit list....the story concept, the characters, and the finale. On the miss list...there are holes in the story the go unexplained, and a few character profiles that didn't seem true to form. (For more detail on BOTH, check my site for the full review.)
Final thoughts...
...it's certainly worth the exploration, and you'll definitely find yourself caught up in the unexpected moments of the heart that crop up when least expected, just be sure to pay attention so you don't miss the story change overs and lose the overall thread. Who knows...in the end, you may find your own peace in the messages of well being in the here after, or stoke the fires of a young ghost hunter in the making.
**copy received for review; opinions are my own
October 16, 2020
There's a new boy at school. His name is Henry Davis and Barbara Anne has the strange feeling that she already knows him. Even stranger is the fact that Henry's being haunted by a ghost named Edgar. No wonder Henry looks so sickly and pale all the time! At first Barbara Anne's interest in Henry is motivated by her curiosity, but as she and Henry work together to solve the mystery of his ghost, she realizes that Henry just might be the first real friend she's ever had. When Henry's and Edgar's worlds start to overlap and Henry falls ill, Barbara Anne knows it's time to find out who Edgar was and what he needs to move on.
*If you are recommending this book, keep in mind that it is set during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic.
*If you are recommending this book, keep in mind that it is set during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic.
September 7, 2021
4 ⭐️
This story is cute, cozy and just enough spooky for younger readers. It provides the young reader with a decent amount of historical information, intertwined in an eerie tale that can even pull on their heart strings, while being totally entertained. This is a great starter area for young ones that are showing interest in the spooky areas of life. It is wholesome, yet entertaining.
The author really captures the mindset of kids their age and really pulls you back (if you are an adult reader). I really enjoyed plowing through this one quickly for a short, adorable, palate cleanser read! Also, did I mention that the cover art is gorgeous?? It will certainly be staying on my shelf and shown to many.
Young or adult, this book was worth the read!
This story is cute, cozy and just enough spooky for younger readers. It provides the young reader with a decent amount of historical information, intertwined in an eerie tale that can even pull on their heart strings, while being totally entertained. This is a great starter area for young ones that are showing interest in the spooky areas of life. It is wholesome, yet entertaining.
The author really captures the mindset of kids their age and really pulls you back (if you are an adult reader). I really enjoyed plowing through this one quickly for a short, adorable, palate cleanser read! Also, did I mention that the cover art is gorgeous?? It will certainly be staying on my shelf and shown to many.
Young or adult, this book was worth the read!
April 23, 2023
Henry Davis is a young boy who has just moved and is the new kid in school. He makes friends with a few people in his class who helps him with a ghost boy who is haunting him. They also go on an adventure to find out who this ghost boy is and what happened to him. They help each other, Henry, and the ghost boy.
It is a good book for any age. It can help a child dealing with change while reading about how Henry handle it, helped others, and made friends. I really enjoyed reading the book. It is like a mystery and ghost story.
I had recently owned a copy of the book, but I donated to my copy to a Library Box outside one of our local grocery stores so someone else can read and enjoy the book as much as I did.
It is a good book for any age. It can help a child dealing with change while reading about how Henry handle it, helped others, and made friends. I really enjoyed reading the book. It is like a mystery and ghost story.
I had recently owned a copy of the book, but I donated to my copy to a Library Box outside one of our local grocery stores so someone else can read and enjoy the book as much as I did.
August 23, 2019
I've been in the mood for a scare lately so I knew I wanted to read this as soon as I saw it. It was sufficiently spooky but I wanted more. I wanted to know .
Barbara Anne made for an interesting narrator. I feel we definitely got a story slanted to her point of view and I found myself wondering how it would be to have Henry as the narrator. Although I think it was plenty spooky with Barbara Anne! Sometimes she drove me nuts and sometimes I loved her. Which, I guess, is what friendship is anyway? Being friends even during the times when someone drives you a little nuts?
Barbara Anne made for an interesting narrator. I feel we definitely got a story slanted to her point of view and I found myself wondering how it would be to have Henry as the narrator. Although I think it was plenty spooky with Barbara Anne! Sometimes she drove me nuts and sometimes I loved her. Which, I guess, is what friendship is anyway? Being friends even during the times when someone drives you a little nuts?
February 10, 2020
3.5 stars. This middle grade ghost story was just lightly creepy. The tone was engaging but the pacing suffered about halfway through. The ghost was a victim of the WWI flu epidemic and I think the author wanted to share as much information about that time as she could but that caused a "lull" in the contemporary story. There were a few words that seemed a bit hard for this age group: the author defined pandemic but there were also hygiene and malnourished. Perhaps kids would know these words but I'm not sure. The friendships were great and the book is short and also...it is a ghost story so I think middle grade kids would enjoy it overall.
October 17, 2019
I really liked this! This wasn't as scary as I'd hoped, but Barbara Anne, the narrator, is AMAZING. (I love her. I am terribly glad I don't have to see her every day in real life, but oh do I love her!) There are definitely some super creepy moments, so I'm recommending 10+, but there are lots of safe breaks in the action. It's a great story and a good ghostly read for those who don't want to be too scared.
March 19, 2020
I picked this up to keep my mind off the current national pandemic. Big mistake! However, it was surreal to read about characters living through the pandemic of 1918 in Seattle. Nice history lesson for readers to understand that our country has gone through something similar over 100 years ago. I'd recommend this story to 4th - 6th grade students. It's just scary enough but not too scary, but the overall message is about friendship.
September 25, 2019
I love this book so much because it is filled with mystery, backstory, and spookiness. It is the perfect book for anyone interested in mystery books as well as books that are semi scary but also exciting. One other reason I love this book is that every chapter is a cliffhanger and makes you want to read forever.
November 29, 2020
A little odd, but I enjoyed the relationships between the characters and the connection to the flu pandemic of 1918. I think young readers will find it interesting how that was handled. A book about ghosts that manages to be not terribly scary. Just the right amount of mystery and intrigue to hook the reader.
January 19, 2021
Eleanor and I really loved the story and I am so glad we read it together. It did start off kind of slow but once it got to about the halfway point things really picked up. Especially when the kids started discovering how Miss Leary was connected. Eleanor said that she has to have this book for her very own so we will be purchasing a copy when we return this one to the library.
June 17, 2024
თბილი და ტკბილი წიგნია.
ძალიან მწყდება ხოლმე გული, რომ ბავშვობაში ინგლისურენოვან წიგნებზე ნაკლებად მქონდა წვდომა. მგონია ბევრი დავკარგე ამით, მაგრამ დაკარგულის ასანაზღაურებლად დროც მაქვს და ბავშვური გულიც.
თუ კი რთული პერიოდის შემსუბუქება და ბავშვობაში დაბრუნება გინდათ, ამ წიგნს უყოყმანოდ გირჩევთ.
ძალიან მწყდება ხოლმე გული, რომ ბავშვობაში ინგლისურენოვან წიგნებზე ნაკლებად მქონდა წვდომა. მგონია ბევრი დავკარგე ამით, მაგრამ დაკარგულის ასანაზღაურებლად დროც მაქვს და ბავშვური გულიც.
თუ კი რთული პერიოდის შემსუბუქება და ბავშვობაში დაბრუნება გინდათ, ამ წიგნს უყოყმანოდ გირჩევთ.
July 30, 2019
A proper middle grade ghost story, with the right amount of suspense and things that go bump. The only thing that would give me pause is the use of a Ouija board. While for many it’s a Hasbro game, others may take exception to its use. Just a heads up!
August 9, 2019
It really wasn't too bad. I was just so disappointed that it wasn't a horror book I couldn't really enjoy the plot.
Pros: interesting character development, ww1 spanish influenza facts
Cons: plot meanders a bit, not a horror story :-(
Pros: interesting character development, ww1 spanish influenza facts
Cons: plot meanders a bit, not a horror story :-(
December 31, 2022
How am i supposed to word this? I loved it. I couldn't stop reading so I just finished it with one go. It was funny, but also sad. Spooky, yet comforting. It reminded me a lot of " The Ghost of Izieu" which is probably why I love it that much.
December 3, 2025
Interesting premise! I appreciated how seriously it took the Spanish flu. I'm sure that feels very topical for kids right now. It felt a bit like a detective novel where what the kids were looking for was a ghost
March 19, 2019
4.5 stars!
There are some spectacularly spooky moments in this story of friendship and a ghost. The narrator is intrepid. The school moments true to life. A satisfying read.
There are some spectacularly spooky moments in this story of friendship and a ghost. The narrator is intrepid. The school moments true to life. A satisfying read.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 49 reviews