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A Drowned Maiden's Hair

Laura Amy Schlitz
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A Drowned Maiden's Hair

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006

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Laura Amy Schlitz

A Drowned Maiden's Hair

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • Early 1900s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

690L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,923 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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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.

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Who Should Read A Drowned Maiden's Hair?

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.

4.2

4,923 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Massachusetts • Early 1900s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

690L

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