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The Old Willis Place

By: Mary Downing Hahn
Narrated by: Ellen Grafton
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Diana and her little brother Georgie have been living in the woods behind the old Willis place, a decaying Victorian mansion, for what already seems like forever. They aren't allowed to leave the property or show themselves to anyone. But when a new caretaker comes to live there with his young daughter, Lissa, Diana is tempted to break the mysterious rules they live by and reveal herself so she can finally have a friend.

Somehow, Diana must get Lissa's help if she and Georgie ever hope to release themelves from the secret that has bound them to the old Willis place for so long.

Mary Downing Hahn has written a chilling ghost story in the tradition of her most successful spine-tingling novels. The intriguing characters, frightening secrets, and plot twists will delight her many fans.

©2004 Mary Downing Hahn (P)2008 Brilliance Audio. Produced by special arrangement with Clarion Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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A Ghost Story unlike Any I have Ever Heard

If you could sum up The Old Willis Place in three words, what would they be?

Freaky, layered, tear-jerker

What did you like best about this story?

It was such a surprising story. At first I was like,"Ok. I already know what's up with these kids you read about. This is going to be lame if its centered around figuring this out."

But just keep listening. It is and yet isn't at all what you think. I cried hard at the end. It's so shocking in a good way and... I don't want to give anything away... Such a great story. I have read another one of this authors books (Wait til Helen Comes) and that was good too.

I love the uniqueness of this book. I've never read anything like it, ESP with the ending. Just listen and you will know what I mean. I never write reviews but I had to for this one. Well done, Mary Hahn. I'm definitely going to read the rest of her books.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried like a baby at the end.

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Excellent Book!

This book kept me interested all the way to the end. Even though I am an adult.

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Spooky

Ellen did a great job reading this book. Story was very kid friendly. Thanks for adding this.

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Great, fun story for the whole family!

We all listened to it together on a road trip. It held our attention and made the time fly by!

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classic fav

I loved this book as a kid, and still love it now. Definitely a top fav.

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Unimaginable

You will know the story is really good if it awakens so much emotions in you.

When I realized, before the revelation, that Georgie and Diana were actually dead, my heart sank. That explains why they never get cold, hungry, or thirsty. I literally wonder how do they eat.

This is so heartbreaking. What a tragic fate for the 2 children.

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great book

great book like no other book
hope i read more books like this lol
great

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Came back to it after 15 years

Read this in grade school around 2009 . It stuck with me so much that as an adult now(24) I picked it up on audible to hear it again. Just as good as my young mind recalled.

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BEST STORY EVER!!

Best story ever! Couldn't stop listening to it. I actually cried during the last part of the Book

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the old willis place is a good ghost story

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great story telling

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Old Willis Place?

it kept your interest all the way through

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good speaking voice

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dont really know what this is but it would be classed as a good ghost story and holds you to your seat.

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