Mary Downing Hahn
Mary Downing Hahn is a well-known young adult fiction writer famous for her spooky ghost stories.
Young Adult Writer
December 9, 1937
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Mary Downing Hahn is a renowned American author who specializes in children’s and young adult fiction. She is best known for her award-winning novel “Wait Till Helen Comes,” which has been adapted into a movie. Hahn’s other notable works include “The Doll in the Garden,” “Stepping on the Cracks,” “Took: A Ghost Story,” “As Ever, Gordy,” “Anna All Year Round,” “Promises to the Dead,” “Anna on the Farm,” and “Hear the Wind Blow.” Her stories often feature elements of fantasy, mystery, and the supernatural.
Hahn has received prestigious accolades such as the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Mystery. She has also been involved in adapting her works into shows and movies. With an average rating of 4.03 and over 139,840 ratings on Goodreads, her books have garnered positive reception from readers. Mary Downing Hahn is particularly well-known for her eerie ghost stories in the young adult fiction genre.
