76 pages 2 hours read

Mary Downing Hahn

All The Lovely Bad Ones

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2008

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Before You Read

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All The Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn follows siblings Travis and Corey, who, during their summer stay at their grandmother's supposedly haunted inn, play ghostly pranks on the guests, unintentionally awakening real spirits with troubling pasts. As strange events unfold, the children must uncover the history of the inn and appease the awakened specters. Themes of historical abuse and child neglect are explored.

Reviews & Readership

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All The Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn thrills readers with its eerie atmosphere and compelling ghost story. Praised for engaging storytelling and well-developed characters, it captivates a younger audience. Some find the plot predictable, and a few critique the pacing. However, its chilling ambiance and emotional depth broadly appeal to fans of spooky tales.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All The Lovely Bad Ones?

Readers who relish spooky tales with a touch of historical mystery will enjoy All The Lovely Bad Ones by Mary Downing Hahn. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps by R.L. Stine or The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, it appeals to middle-grade readers who love ghost stories intertwined with mischievous adventures.

RecommendedReading Age

9-12years

Lexile Level

670L

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

American Literature

Topics

Poverty

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

Relationships

Themes

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Relationships: Siblings