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The Haunting of Falcon House
The Haunting of Falcon House
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 8, 2017
Review
This unique story takes places in St. Petersburg, Russia. Twelve year old Lev Lvov travels to Falcon House his grandfather's mansion and moves in with his eccentric old aunt. His Aunt Olga makes him spend his nights in his Grandfather's study. There are many strange happenings that Lev encounters as he dreams of becoming a hero like his ancestors. The numerous black and white illustrations enhance this well written narrative with short chapters. The footnotes add much to the historical background. Readers looking for a spooky and mysterious story steeped in Russian history will enjoy this novel. I recommend this for grades 4-8.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Yelchin, Eugene
Illustrator: Yelchin, Eugene
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: mystery,horror
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780805098457
Price: 15.99