In the mood for a good ghost story… the kind told around a blazing camp fire? A ghost story that will keep you looking in corners and jumping at every noise for a couple of days? “One for Sorrow” is just that! This book is set in the midst of the influenza epidemic in 1918 and is written for ages 10 – 12/grades 5 – 7.
Annie moves to a new school and is immediately befriended by an outcast, Elsie. Things take a turn quickly when Annie realizes there is a reason that Elsie does not have friends and the other girls taunt her. Annie soon dumps Elsie and joins the “cool” girls who taunt Elsie. Elsie contracts influenza and subsequently dies as a result of the other girls’ actions. Elsie does not “move on” and decides that Annie owes it to her to be her best friend forever!
I had a couple of issues with this book, but 10-12 year olds won’t even think about them. First, Annie had been to Elsie’s house before. She would have known it was her house and not been surprised when approaching her coffin to see her in her home. Second, Elsie alluded to the fact the their family was poor, but they owned the town butcher shop. Perhaps times were tough because of the war… And, why, when Annie is being taunted by a ghost, would she be reading “The Woman in White”?
Remember, this is a children’s book ages 10-12. Should not be super scary. For that age group, it is a perfect read.
Release/Publication Date: July 18, 2017
Genre: Children’s Books (Age Level: 10 - 12 Grade Level: 5 - 7 )
Cover: Perfect!
Source: I received this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review. Thank you!
Rating: 4 stars
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