Took
A Ghost Story
What's it about
What would you do if your little sister was snatched by a terrifying local legend? In the creepy woods of West Virginia, a ghostly witch known as Old Auntie has been taking children for two hundred years. Now, she's taken your sister, and it's up to you to get her back. You'll follow thirteen-year-old Daniel as he moves to a dilapidated farmhouse and confronts the sinister folklore that haunts his new home. Discover how he uncovers the chilling truth behind the "took" children and must brave the witch's lair to save his sister before she's lost forever to the ghost's ghostly grasp.
Meet the author
A master of suspense for young readers, Mary Downing Hahn has captivated audiences for decades, earning her the prestigious Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. A former children's librarian, Hahn began writing her own spooky and mysterious tales after realizing the stories she wanted to read to her students didn't exist yet. This unique background allows her to craft ghost stories like Took, which perfectly blend thrilling chills with relatable, heartfelt characters that resonate deeply with her audience.
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