One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Elmhaven, New York • 1910s
2017
YA
10-14 years
660L
Super Short Summary
In One for Sorrow, Mary Downing Hahn follows a student starting at a new school who contends with pervasive bullying and struggles to fit in. As events unfold, the student faces both relational challenges and supernatural elements, forcing navigation through complex emotions and situations in pursuit of friendship and acceptance.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
5,686 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
One for Sorrow by Mary Downing Hahn receives praise for its haunting atmosphere and effective portrayal of friendship and bullying among young girls. Critics commend the character development and eerie setting. However, some find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it successfully engages readers with its chilling narrative and emotional depth.
Who Should Read One for Sorrow?
A reader who would enjoy Mary Downing Hahn's One for Sorrow is likely in middle school, fond of ghost stories, and appreciates historical settings. Fans of The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright and The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman may find it captivating for its eerie atmosphere and themes of friendship and bullying.
5,686 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Novel • Fiction
Elmhaven, New York • 1910s
2017
YA
10-14 years
660L
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