Guest, Mary Downing Hahn
Guest, Mary Downing Hahn
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Guest
A Changeling Tale

Author: Mary Downing Hahn

Narrator: Shelley Atkinson

Unabridged: 4 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/03/2019


Synopsis

When her adorable baby brother is replaced by an ugly, ill-tempered changeling, Mollie is determined to find the so-called Kinde Folke who took baby Thomas, return the changeling she calls Guest, and make them give Thomas back. Natural and magical obstacles and her own reckless temperament make her journey arduous and full of dangers, and a plot rich in surprises and twists makes this book a must-listen for Mary Downing Hahns fans.

About Mary Downing Hahn

Mary Downing Hahn, a former children's librarian, is the award-winning author of many popular ghost stories, including Deep and Dark and Dangerous and The Old Willis Place. An avid reader, traveler, and all-around arts lover, Ms. Hahn lives in Columbia, Maryland, with her two cats, Oscar and Rufus.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on November 24, 2019

My biggest gripe with the story was that it was repetitive. Our main character was constantly making the same mistakes every few pages. By doing that, those scenes lost whatever tension they could have. And I think it was detrimental to what I think was supposed to the climax, but wasn't fully devel......more

Goodreads review by Misty on July 27, 2019

"Guest" by Mary Downing Hahn is a middle-grade fantasy adventure inspired by Irish folklore. I was charmed by the main character, Mollie Cloverall—a brave, spirited young girl who also has her flaws. In fact, it's partially her jealousy that allows her baby brother Thomas to be replaced by a mean a......more

Goodreads review by Y-Nhu on June 19, 2019

It's a really enjoyable read and once I started I couldn't put it down! I finished it in one sitting. I did have a problem with some characters and their decisions, but I just fell in love with Guest and that made it a 4 star rating instead of a 3 star. I really did not expect to get invested into t......more

Goodreads review by Valerie on January 14, 2020

This is my least favorite MDH book. It's a fantasy book about a changeling baby left by the Kinde folk in exchange for Mollie's sweet, adorable baby brother. I've never been much of a fan of Hahn's work personally, although I do acquire her books for my school library because they are perfect for ol......more

Goodreads review by Mercedes on August 05, 2022

I'm a fan of Hahn's books. Guest is a slightly spooky but not overly dark tale for middle grade readers. As an adult, I was frustrated by the main character's decisions, but I'm sure her choices make sense to younger readers. It was fun to read about Irish folklore, and I'd recommend this to anyone......more