Book details
The Girl Behind the Glass
Description
The house on Hemlock Road used to be someone's home. Until something happened. Something that even after 80 years, can never be forgotten or forgiven . . . .Eleven-year-old twins Hannah and Anna agree about everythingespecially that they don't want to move to the creepy old house on Hemlock Road. But as soon as they move into the house, the twins start disagreeing for the first time in their lives. In fact, it's almost as though something or someone is trying to drive them apart. While Anna settles in, Hannah can't ignore the strange things that keep happening on Hemlock Road. Why does she sense things that no one else in the family does? Like when the hemlock branch outside waves shush, shush. Or at night, if she listens hard enough, it's almost as though someone is trying to talk to her. Someone no one else can hear. Someone angry enough to want revenge. Hannah, are you listening? Is the house haunted? Is Hannah crazy? Or does something in the house want her as a best friendforever?From the Hardcover edition.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
192 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'The Girl Behind the Glass' offers readers a captivating mystery that unfolds in unexpected ways, keeping them hooked from the first page to the last.
- Relatable Characters: Jane Kelley has a talent for creating characters that are both complex and relatable, allowing readers to see parts of themselves in the story and connect deeply with the protagonist's journey.
- Exploration of Family Dynamics: The novel delves into the intricacies of family relationships, exploring themes of love, loss, and the bonds that tie family members together, providing a rich emotional experience.
- Atmospheric Setting: The setting of the story is described with vivid detail, transporting readers to the haunted house and immersing them in the eerie atmosphere that is crucial to the book's suspenseful mood.