Synopsis

Against the ominous backdrop of the influenza epidemic of 1918, Annie, a new girl at school, is claimed as best friend by Elsie, a classmate who is a tattletale, a liar, and a thief. Soon Annie makes other friends and finds herself joining them in teasing and tormenting Elsie. Elsie dies from influenza, but then she returns to reclaim Annie's friendship and punish all the girls who bullied her. Young readers who revel in spooky stories will relish this chilling tale of a girl haunted by a vengeful ghost.

Author: Mary Downing Hahn
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 07/18/2017
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780544818095

Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2017 pg. 92
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2017
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2017
Booklist 05/15/2017 pg. 55
Publishers Weekly 05/22/2017
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2017 - Recommended - Better Than Most
School Library Journal 07/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average