num_pages: 112
description: JULIA CUNNINGHAM'S GROUND-BREAKING novel, first published in 1965 and unavailable in paperback for a decade, is reissued for a whole new generation of readers. Betsy Hearne, critic and professor of children’s literature, has provided a fascinating afterword.“A spine-tingling horror story.”— School Library Journal“Here is one author who has recognized the sophistication of young readers geared to an age of television and films—and shows that a book can be as hip and as exciting and far more memorable.”— The Washington Post“Enthralling.”— The New York TimesAn ALA Notable Best of the BestA Children’s Spring Book Fesitival Award
language: English
title: Dorp Dead
titlecomplete: Dorp Dead
genres: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Childrens, Thriller, Fiction, Horror
ratings_count: 134
series: Bullseye Chillers
awards: awardedAt: 63100800000
name: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
publisher: Laurel Leaf