The Haunting (Mahy novel) facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Margaret Mahy |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's supernatural fiction, ghost story |
| Publisher | J. M. Dent |
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Publication date
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August 1982 |
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| Pages | 135 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0-460-06097-X |
| OCLC | 476531256 |
| LC Class | PZ7.M2773 Hau |
The Haunting is an exciting low fantasy novel for young readers. It was written by the famous New Zealand author Margaret Mahy. The book first came out in 1982 in the UK, and then in 1983 in the USA.
This amazing book won a big award called the Carnegie Medal. This award is given every year to the best children's book by a British writer.
Later, in 1987, a New Zealand movie was made based on the book. It was called The Haunting of Barney Palmer.
Contents
Discovering the Haunting Story
This section introduces the main character and the strange events that begin to happen to him.
Barney's Unusual Discovery
The story is about Barney Palmer, a quiet eight-year-old boy. He starts to notice some very strange things happening around him. These aren't just everyday events; they are spooky and mysterious.
Barney soon learns a secret about his family. In every generation, one person has special powers. These are not normal abilities. It seems that Barney is the chosen one in his family's generation.
The Ghostly Uncle
Barney believes he is being haunted. He thinks the ghost is his uncle, a person he never met. This makes Barney feel scared and worried about his future. He feels like he cannot escape this strange fate.
His older sister, Tabitha, sees how much Barney is struggling. She is determined to help him. Tabitha wants to understand what is happening. She also wants to protect her younger brother from the haunting.
A Family's Secret Powers
The book explores what it means to have these special gifts. It also looks at how a family deals with such a unique secret. Barney's journey is about understanding his new abilities. It is also about facing his fears.
The story combines mystery with family bonds. It shows how love and courage can help overcome scary situations. Readers follow Barney as he tries to solve the mystery of his haunting.
