Hungry Bones, Louise Hung
Hungry Bones, Louise Hung
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Hungry Bones

Author: Louise Hung

Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller, Su Ling Chan

Unabridged: 14 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2024


Synopsis

A chilling middle grade novel about a girl haunted by a hungry ghost.Molly Teng sees things no one else can.By touching the belongings of people who have died, she gets brief glimpses into the lives they lived. Sometimes the "zaps" are funny or random, but often they leave her feeling sad, drained, and lonely.The last thing Jade remembers from life is dying. That was over one hundred years ago. Ever since then she's been trapped in the same house watching people move in and out. She's a 'hungry ghost' reliant on the livings' food scraps to survive. To most people she is only a shadow, a ghost story, a superstition.Molly is not most people. When she moves into Jade's house, nothing will ever be the same-for either of them. After over a century alone, Jade might finally have someone who can help her uncover the secrets of her past, and maybe even find a way out of the house-before her hunger destroys them both.

Reviews

Goodreads review by April on October 01, 2024

If the cover doesn’t immediately grab all your attention, then the first couple pages will! I admit I am not much of a horror girly… the smallest things can scare me for days(even kid like horror lol)—but Louise Hung crafted this story in a way that kept pulling me in for the mystery despite my brai......more

Goodreads review by Patti on September 23, 2024

This is an intriguing and moving Middle Grade friendship/ghost story that explores Chinese-American history. Molly’s “fun” mom constantly moves them across the country. In each new home Molly unwillingly receives information on the lives of the deceased former inhabitants, merely by touching objects......more

Goodreads review by spiros | elio's version on January 16, 2025

this was kind of buns, but in a tolerable way. Favorite character is probably Bobbie even after she got introduced in the last couple of chapters. I teared up JUSTTTT a little bit near the end with the whole Jade being freed from the monster thing, but otherwise wasn't too upset. The chapters are sh......more

Goodreads review by Clara on December 12, 2024

I thought it was kind of slow, and I often couldn't bring myself to read it, which is why it took me so long to finish it. It is one of those books where the plot and idea for the story are good, but the writing isn't fit for it.......more

Goodreads review by Shana on August 24, 2024

ALL THE STARS! I've just finished reading an advanced copy of this stunning book, and thank goodness I had a box of tissues ready because the tears would not stop (in a GOOD way!). My heart is full, and I am now a forever fan of Louise Hung's writing. Full review to come!......more