Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 176
Published: 2007
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In "Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story" by Mary Downing Hahn, an eleven-year-old boy named Andrew visits his family's old home. While exploring, he discovers his ghostly cousin, who died in a tragic accident. Andrew learns that he can switch places with his cousin, which leads him into a haunting adventure through time. As he navigates the challenges of the past, Andrew must face the realities of his cousin's life and untimely death. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the importance of confronting one's fears, culminating in a poignant resolution that connects generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 176 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2007 by Clarion Books .
MARY DOWNING HAHN is the award-winning author of many popular ghost stories and mysteries. A former librarian, an avid reader, traveler, and all-around arts lover, Ms. Hahn lives in Columbia, Maryland.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Elementary
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
California Young Reader Medal - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the California Young Reader Medal.