44 pages • 1 hour read
Mary Downing HahnTime for Andrew: A Ghost Story
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1994A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
710LBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Children's Literature
Fantasy
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Religion / Spirituality