In "Gothic Hospital" by Gary Crew, readers are drawn into a hauntingly atmospheric narrative where a young boy, Anthony, finds himself in a mysterious, abandoned hospital. As he explores its decaying halls, he uncovers remnants of the past and the secrets that linger within. The narrative weaves together elements of history, fear, and the supernatural, creating an eerie backdrop for Anthony’s journey of discovery. He confronts the hospital's dark history and the ghosts of its former patients, leading to a chilling exploration of memory, loss, and the impact of trauma. The story delves into the emotional and psychological experiences that haunt both the living and the dead. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 224 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2001 by Hachette Australia .

Gary Crew is well known for his rich, multi-layered and intensely suspenseful bestselling novels for young adults. Four times the winner of the CBC Book of the Year Award, as well as other numerous awards, Gary was a high school English teacher for eighteen years, before turning to university lecturing and full-time writing. He lives in Queensland.