Best Selling Books by Mary Downing Hahn

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.

When he and his younger sister move in with their older brother after their grandmother dies, thirteen-year-old Gordy finds himself caught between the boy he was when he lived with his abusive father and the boy his grandmother was helping him become.

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”? For more spooky graphic novels from Mary Downing Hahn, check out Wait Till Helen Comes, All the Lovely Bad Ones, and The Old Willis Place!

QUESTIONS Sensitive and idealistic fifteen-year-old Kelly McAllisterfeels at odds with everyone around her. Her best friendhas suddenly turned boy crazy. Her talented mothercreates greeting card designs instead of real art, andher father never talks to her about anything exceptworking hard and getting ahead. That''s why Kelly becomes so involved in the plight of ahomeless Vietnam vet who takes refuge in the libraryeach day. Interviewing him began as a Social Studiesproject, but it takes on new meaning after her offers offood and friendship backfire into a real disaster.What had the war done to destroy this man? And whathad it done to her own father, who had been to thesame war ... and refuses to speak of it?

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.

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!

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.

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.

“Out of sight, out of mind.” That’s what Tallahassee Higgins’s mother, Liz, always says about her ex-boyfriends. But now that Tallahassee has been sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Maryland so Liz can start a movie career in California, the words are taking on new meaning. Aunt Thelma says that Liz is gone for good, but Talley is sure her mother will come for her. So who cares if mean Aunt Thelma hates her, if she’s failing sixth grade, or if the kids at school think she’s a liar? It’s not like she’s staying in Maryland forever. Unless Aunt Thelma is right and Liz isn’t coming back.

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."

The ultimate gift for young readers who love thrills, chills, and spooky stories, here are eight terrifying tales from the award-winning master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn, in an enticing paperback boxed set. Are you ready to be terrified? There are scares aplenty in this deluxe box set collection of eight of Mary Downing Hahn''s top-selling books: All the Lovely Bad Ones, Closed for the Season, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, The Doll in the Garden, The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall, The Old Willis Place, Took, and Wait Till Helen Comes. Apparitions stalk the halls of gloomy manors; a witch plots to kidnap a young girl; something lurks within the shadows of an abandoned amusement park. Ghosts and ghouls of all kinds walk the pages of the paranormal page-turners in this box set, sure to send shivers down readers'' spines. Award-winning author Mary Downing Hahn''s spooky stories have a scare for everyone.

Daniel doesn''t believe the woods behind his new home are haunted by an evil witch and her terrifying beast like the kids in his new hometown are claiming. But then his little sister disappears into the woods one day and doesn''t come home . . . and it''s up to him to find her. Has Erica been ''took''? In graphic novel format.

When Matt and Parker learn the body they found in Indian Creek is a drug-related death, they fear Parkers''s mother may be involved.

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 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.

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

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.