Took: A Ghost Story

Description: A witch called Old Auntie is lurking near Dan's family's new home. He doesn't believe in her at first, but is forced to accept that she is real and take action when his little sister, Erica, is "took" to become Auntie's slave for the next fifty years.

Brief description:

Mary Downing Hahn's many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.

Review Quotes:

"This creepy tale skillfully weaves in--and honors--the oral tradition of folklore, legends, and ghost stories."

"Stalwart young readers who brave Daniel's telling are rewarded with a resolution that blends the mystical with the hopeful and creates community where once only fear and sorrow thrived." - Booklist

"Horror fans and readers looking for a good scare will enjoy this creepy tale." - School Library Journal

"Satisfyingly frightening." - Publishers Weekly

"Hahn successfully reworks the recipe for those who still enjoy a good scare...a compelling addition to the Hahn collection of ghost stories." - VOYA