Category: | Book |
By (author): | Oh, Ellen |
Series: | Spirit Hunters |
Subject: | JUVENILE FICTION / Ghost Stories |
JUVENILE FICTION / Horror | |
JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories | |
Audience: | children/juvenile |
Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Published: | June 2018 |
Format: | Book-paperback |
Pages: | 304 |
Size: | 7.62in x 5.12in |
From The Publisher* | "Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers' imaginations." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Even more impressive than the shiver factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting what you don't understand." -Booklist (starred review) "This mystery thriller infused with diverse characters and intriguing themes will appeal to horror fans and to reluctant readers who enjoy a good scare." -School Library Journal We Need Diverse Books founder Ellen Oh returns with Spirit Hunters, a high-stakes middle grade mystery series about Harper Raine, the new seventh grader in town who must face down the dangerous ghosts haunting her younger brother. A riveting ghost story and captivating adventure, this tale will have you guessing at every turn! Harper doesn't trust her new home from the moment she steps inside, and the rumors are that the Raine family's new house is haunted. Harper isn't sure she believes those rumors, until her younger brother, Michael, starts acting strangely. The whole atmosphere gives Harper a sense of déjà vu, but she can't remember why. She knows that the memories she's blocking will help make sense of her brother's behavior and the strange and threatening sensations she feels in this house, but will she be able to put the pieces together in time? |
Review Quote* | ★ "Even more impressive than the shiver-factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting what you don't understand." |
Review Quote* | ★ "Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers' imaginations." |
Review Quote* | "Like all of my favorite ghost stories, Spirit Hunters is a pulse-pounding read, filled with nonstop thrills, shocking twists, and-most important-heaps of heart!" |
Review Quote* | "This mystery thriller infused with diverse characters and intriguing themes will appeal to horror fans and to reluctant readers who enjoy a good scare." |
Review Quote* | "Balancing fear and humor and heartache, Spirit Hunters is a page-turning, spine tingling delight. I absolutely loved it." |
Review Quote* | "Combining Korean-American experience with ancient cultural traditions for a new twist on exorcism, this tale's for beginning horror fans and readers looking for a decent scare." |