"She felt lighter, as if her body was renewed."
Anne and Colleen are two teenage girls with a penchant for mystery. The girls decide to visit Anne's hometown of Smithtown, New York, and become embroiled in the story behind the witch's house that Anne recalls from her childhood. What Anne and Colleen find is that there is a mystery dating back a century - a story about the disappearance of a Native American girl which had never been solved. As the narrative progresses, an underlying theme emerges - that of the ills of bullying others and the traumatic imprints that it leaves on all of its victims. The reader is reminded that, unfortunately, there is a long history of the toll that bullying, bias, and bigotry take, and this theme is etched seamlessly into the surface-level plot involving the mystery of the Witch's House. While this novel is geared for young adult readers, it has appeal for those of any age. (In fact, I found myself thinking back to the adventures my cousin and I took as kids and how fixated we were on solving mysteries, even if they were the ones we made up in our heads to scare our younger brothers. So there is huge nostalgia value in this novel!) Despite some grammatical errors, the novel is as lively and engaging as its two main characters. The novel is semi-autobiographical and speaks to the author's passion for not only a good scary story but for providing a voice for the voiceless. Where to find Anne Norchi Iglesias online: Goodreads Also, make sure you check this book out on Amazon!
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