The Haunting
The Haunting is a 1982 ghost story novella by Margaret Mahy. Key subjects include extrasensory perception and ghosts.
18 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 21 editions across 4 languages.
At about 135 pages, most readers finish it in 2–3 hours.
About The Haunting
After a shy and rather withdrawn eight-year-old begins receiving frightening supernatural images and messages, he learns about a family legacy which could be considered a curse or a rare gift.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Haunting?
The Haunting was written by Margaret Mahy and first published in 1982.
What genre is The Haunting?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories.
How long is The Haunting?
The median edition has 135 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Haunting?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Screaming Staircase, The Hollow Boy and The Whispering Skull.
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