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Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn
4.0
tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No

 I thought the story was well-written. But be prepared: the levels of gaslighting the main character Molly went through were frustrating. You can imagine how isolating it would feel to be a child whose parents actively ignore their feelings. That was scarier than the ghosts or the little demon child Heather. That parental neglection will be relatable to some children though.