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Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1994

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Mary Downing Hahn

Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 1910s

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

710L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.4

4,723 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story?

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.

4.4

4,723 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • 1910s

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

710L

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