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176
Novel • Fiction
New York • 1910s
1994
Middle grade
8-12 years
710L
Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn follows 12-year-old Drew, who, while spending the summer with relatives in their old house, encounters a ghostly boy named Andrew from 1910 who is dying. Drew and Andrew switch places, and Drew must navigate early 20th-century life to help Andrew, leading to challenges that result in mutual growth as they strive to return to their own times.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Emotional
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Mary Downing Hahn's Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story receives high praise for its engaging narrative and atmospheric tension, appealing to middle-grade readers. Critics appreciate its historical context and ghostly elements that captivate young audiences. However, some find the plot predictable and characters underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a solid choice for introducing children to the genre.
Fans of spooky tales with a touch of history and adventure will enjoy Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn. Ideal for readers who loved Wait Till Helen Comes or The Dollhouse Murders, this book blends time-travel and ghostly elements, perfect for middle-grade enthusiasts of eerie and suspenseful narratives.
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Andrew
Drew’s great-uncle, characterized by his confident and mischievous nature, who temporarily trades lives with Drew and faces challenges from early 20th-century life.
Hannah
Andrew’s playful and spirited older sister who helps Drew adjust to his new life by teaching him skills like playing marbles and offering her support.
Theo
The rambunctious younger brother of Andrew and Hannah, who admires Andrew and expects Drew to display similar masculine traits.
Edward
The story's antagonist, first encountered as an ornery old man in the present and later as a bullying cousin in the past, who challenges Drew in perilous situations.
Aunt Blythe
Drew’s caring and empathetic aunt who manages household responsibilities while providing support and understanding for Drew’s situation.
Papa
Andrew's authoritative father who upholds the expectations of his time through strict discipline but shows underlying warmth towards the boys.
Mama
Andrew’s kind and attentive mother who cares for Drew during his stay in the past, protecting him and showing concern for his well-being.
Martin
The bully from Drew’s life in Chicago, whose tactics resemble those of Edward, indirectly helping Drew gain confidence through his experiences.
176
Novel • Fiction
New York • 1910s
1994
Middle grade
8-12 years
710L
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