A Drowned Maiden's Hair
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006
288
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • Early 1900s
2006
Middle grade
8-12 years
690L
A Drowned Maiden's Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz is a 2006 historical fiction novel set during the Spiritualist craze at the turn of the twentieth century. The story follows eleven-year-old Maud Flynn, who is adopted from the Barbary Asylum by three sisters posing as mediums. As Maud becomes involved in their fraudulent séances, she begins to question their morality and ultimately seeks to find her own path based on her evolving sense of right and wrong.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
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A Drowned Maiden's Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz captivates readers with its hauntingly beautiful prose and well-crafted characters. Many praise its engaging plot and evocative gothic atmosphere. However, some find the pacing uneven, particularly in the middle sections. Overall, it's widely regarded as a compelling historical novel for young readers.
A reader who would enjoy A Drowned Maiden's Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz is likely captivated by historical fiction with a mysterious twist. Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events or Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke will appreciate the book's atmospheric setting, intriguing plot, and complex characters.
4,923 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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288
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • Early 1900s
2006
Middle grade
8-12 years
690L
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