This Appearing House, Ally Malinenko
This Appearing House, Ally Malinenko
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This Appearing House

Author: Ally Malinenko

Narrator: Elise Arsenault

Unabridged: 7 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/16/2022


Synopsis

From the author of Ghost Girl comes another standalone spooky middle grade for fans of Nightbooks and Ghost Squad, about a terrifying house and the girl haunted by her experience with cancer, grief, and healing. Are you brave enough to step inside?For as long as anyone could remember there wasn’t a house at the dead end of Juniper Drive . . . until one day there was.When Jac first sees the House, she’s counting down to the five-year anniversary of her cancer diagnosis, when she hopefully will be declared NED, or “no evidence of disease.” But with a house appearing, and her hands shaking, and a fall off her bike, Jac is starting to wonder if these are symptoms—or if something stranger is happening.Two classmates dare Jac and her friend Hazel to enter the House. Walking through the front door is the way in. It’s definitely not the way out. There’s something off about the House; Jac can feel it. The same way she knows it’s no coincidence that the House appeared for her five-year marker. It wants something from her. And she won’t be able to get out until she figures out what.
Perfect for Halloween readingFeatures light scaresA charming cozy seasonal pickBest Books of 2022 School Library Journal * Junior Library Guild Selection * Summer Scares selection by the Horror Writers Association

About Ally Malinenko

Ally Malinenko is a poet, novelist, and librarian living in Brooklyn, New York, where she pens her tales in a secret writing closet before dawn each day. Connect with Ally on her website at allymalinenko.com.


Reviews

(3.5) This was a really unique take on facing your fears & unravelling trauma. I do feel like it would've had a stronger impact on me had I found myself caring for the characters. It also felt a *little* cheesy at times, but I also recognize the fact that I'm not the target audience.......more

*4.5 stars - the first spooky middle grade to ever make me cry. 🥲 Jac is approaching the 5-year anniversary of her cancer diagnosis and is hoping to be declared NED or "no evidence of disease." Having cancer has definitely left Jac with trauma, as she is always scared that she may be experiencing sym......more

Goodreads review by Hailey

Outstanding, simply put. Tells kids what they deserve to hear, that they are right to be angry at an unjust world.......more