One for Sorrow by Mary Downing Hahn is fascinating historically based story. This was a terrific historical ghost story., written for middle school and older teens..also perfect for an adult. Enjoyed the spooky ghost story aspect and the historical side of the plot also. The 1918 flu is so relevant to today and I was curious about that time period. This is the story of the people of a small community during the flu pandemic and also the story of young girls learning about friendship and hate. How to include friends and what can happen when you exclude one person from your circle.
All based on true stories told to the author by her mother . The plot line definitely holds your attention.
This is a YA book with a strong message of being kind to others even if they are different. The story of a group of young girls who have decided they do not like the one girl who looks and dresses differently. When Annie starts going to a new school the other girls ignore her. But Elise who is also unpopular befriends Annie. Annie soon realizes that Elise is not really nice to others. Annie switches allegiance and that is the beginning of her trouble with Elise.
This is a spooky ghost story about the girls and the influenza epidemic but also a story about friendship, loss and love. Annie sees that her parents really love and support her and that is very important. You cannot take your parents love for granted.
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