Deep and Dark and Dangerous (A Ghost Story)
by Mary Downing Hahn
Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 12.8K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 187 pages.
About Deep and Dark and Dangerous
Just before summer begins, 13-year-old Ali finds an odd photograph in the attic. She knows the two children in it are her mother, Claire, and her aunt Dulcie. But who’s the third person, the one who’s been torn out of the picture?Ali figures she’ll find out while she’s vacationing in Maine with Dulcie and her four-year-old daughter, Emma, in the house where Ali’s mother’s family used to spend summers. All hopes for relaxation are quashed shortly after their arrival, though, when the girls meet Sissy, a kid who’s mean and spiteful and a bad influence on Emma.Strangest of all, Sissy keeps talking about a girl named Teresa who drowned under mysterious circumstances back when Claire and Dulcie were kids, and whose body was never found. At first Ali thinks Sissy’s just trying to scare her with a ghost story, but soon she discovers the real reason why Sissy is so angry. . . . Mary Downing Hahn is at her chilling best in this new supernatural tale that’s certain to send shivers down her readers’ spines.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Downing Hahn |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 187 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,839 |
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What genre is Deep and Dark and Dangerous?
Deep and Dark and Dangerous is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Young Adult, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Deep and Dark and Dangerous worth reading?
Based on 12.8K reader ratings, Deep and Dark and Dangerous has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Deep and Dark and Dangerous?
Deep and Dark and Dangerous has 187 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Deep and Dark and Dangerous?
Deep and Dark and Dangerous was written by Mary Downing Hahn. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Deep and Dark and Dangerous?
The ISBN-13 for Deep and Dark and Dangerous is 9780618665460.0.
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