The Inn Between
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2017
- Category
- General, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Death & Dying
- Recommended Age
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 3 to 7
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781626722026
- Publish Date
- Mar 2016
- List Price
- $19.5
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781250104021
- Publish Date
- Feb 2017
- List Price
- $15.99
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Description
The Inn Between by Marina Cohen is a deliciously creepy horror story for middle-grade readers that is as smart as it is full of heart.
11-year old Quinn has had some bad experiences lately. She was caught cheating in school, and then one day, her little sister Emma disappeared while walking home from school. She never returned.
When Quinn's best friend Kara has to move away, she goes on one last trip with Kara and her family. They stop over at the first hotel they see, a Victorian inn that instantly gives Quinn the creeps, and she begins to notice strange things happening around them. When Kara's parents, and then brother disappear without a trace, the girls are stranded in a hotel full of strange guests, hallways that twist back in on themselves, and a particularly nasty surprise lucking beneath the floorboards. Will the girls be able to solve the mystery of what happened to Kara's family before it's too late?
About the author
Marina Cohen is an elementary school teacher in the York Region District School Board. She has been nominated for the Sunburst, Red Maple Award, Rocky Mountain Book Award, and Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, and been an OLA Best Bet, JGL selection, and Amazon Book of the Month. She is the author of Chasing the White Witch, Ghost Ride, and Mind Gap. She lives in Markham, Ontario.
Editorial Reviews
"Cohen’s emotionally gripping tale perfectly captures the essences of friendship and sibling love. Readers looking for a mystery with heart, humor, and hairy moments will be captivated." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"This middle-grade supernatural story functions well as horror for beginners and a clever concept for fans of imaginative fiction. " —The Bulletin
"For readers who enjoy being scared silly, this will fit the bill while also providing them with a thought-provoking ending."—Booklist
