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Guest - by Mary Downing Hahn (Paperback)

 Guest - by  Mary Downing Hahn (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From the master of spookiness, Mary Downing Hahn, comes a tale of malicious sprites called the Kinde Folke who snatch Mollie's baby brother and replace him with a hideous changeling, and of Mollie's journey through eerie, perilous lands to save him. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><br> When her adorable baby brother is replaced by an ugly, ill-tempered changeling, Mollie is determined to find the so-called Kinde Folke who took baby Thomas, return the changeling she calls Guest, and make them give Thomas back. Natural and magical obstacles and her own reckless temperament make her journey arduous and full of dangers, and a plot rich in surprises and twists makes this book a must-read for Mary Downing Hahn's fans.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"[From] Hahn, that master of middle-grade horror.... a fast-paced, suspenseful, surprising tale of evil fairies and family loyalty.... A fun and creepy read."--<i>Kirkus</i> <p/> "Hahn... dreams up a delightfully chilling tale of magic and mythology, exploring themes of love, friendship, chosen family, and overcoming one's deepest fears."--<i>Booklist</i> <p/> "[A] hero worthy of folk- and fairy tales. The story's twists and turns...provide ample opportunity for old legends to mingle with very human concerns about family, growing up, and bravery."--<i>The Horn Book</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Mary Downing Hahn, </b> a former children's librarian, is the award-winning author of many popular ghost stories. A hiking trip to Ireland inspired <i>Guest, </i> which references some eerie aspects of Irish folklore. An avid reader, traveler, photographer, and all-around arts lover, Ms. Hahn lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi. www.marydowninghahnbooks.com.

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