description: A huge, old house with secret tunnels, a cantankerous caretaker, and buried treasure is a dream-come-true for 13-year-old Thomas. The fact that it's reputedly haunted only adds to its appeal! As soon as his family moves in, Thomas senses something strange about the Civil War era house, which used to be a critical stop on the Underground Railroad. With the help of his father, he learns about the abolitionists and escaping slaves who kept the Underground Railroad running. While on his own, he explores the hidden passageways in and under the house, piecing clues together in an increasingly dangerous quest for the truth about the past. Newbery medalist Virginia Hamilton creates a heart-pounding adventure with this absorbing classic for older readers. (Ages 9 to 12)
language: English
title: House of Dies Drear
titlecomplete: House of Dies Drear
characters: Pesty Darrow, Thomas Small
genres: Fiction, Historical, Mystery, Horror, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Classics, Childrens, Historical Fiction, African American
ratings_count: 3535
places: Ohio
series: Dies Drear Chronicles
awards: awardedAt: -31507200000
name: Edgar Award
category: Best Juvenile, awardedAt: 28800000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing