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House of Dies Drear

by Virginia Hamilton
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Historic mystery for young readers

If you enjoy historical fiction with a touch of mystery and suspense, House of Dies Drear is a must-read. Virginia Hamilton creates an eerie and haunting atmosphere that perfectly captures the feeling of a creepy old house with a strange past. The story is both educational and thought-provoking, as it explores the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom. The characters are relatable, with the young protagonist Thomas taking charge and leading the charge to uncover the truth and solve the mystery of Dies Drear's house and its secrets.

  • Edgar Award for Best Juvenile (1969)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1970)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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House of Dies Drear

by Virginia Hamilton
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ISBN: 9780020435204
Authors: Virginia Hamilton
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date of Publication: 1984-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Related Topics: Classics, Mystery, Classics, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 3546 readers)

Description

A family tries to unravel the secrets of their new home which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad in this Edgar Award–winning book from Virginia Hamilton.The house held secrets, Thomas knew, even before he first saw it looming gray and massive on its ledge of rock. It had a century-old legend—two fugitive slaves had been killed by bounty hunters after leaving its passageways, and Dies Drear himself, the abolitionist who had made the house into a station on the Underground Railroad, had been murdered there. The ghosts of the three were said to walk its rooms…
 

Historic mystery for young readers

If you enjoy historical fiction with a touch of mystery and suspense, House of Dies Drear is a must-read. Virginia Hamilton creates an eerie and haunting atmosphere that perfectly captures the feeling of a creepy old house with a strange past. The story is both educational and thought-provoking, as it explores the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom. The characters are relatable, with the young protagonist Thomas taking charge and leading the charge to uncover the truth and solve the mystery of Dies Drear's house and its secrets.

  • Edgar Award for Best Juvenile (1969)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1970)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.