Goody Hall - Hardcover

Natalie-babbitt

3.54

371 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374327459 ISBN 13: 9780374327453

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1971

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The new tutor at Goody Hall is pleased with his job but can't help feeling there is something peculiar about the household.

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Review:

""Goody Hall" belongs on the list of timeless classics. While the book may age, the story doesn't. It's a book that is as much a pleasure to read as a child as it is for an adult. There is mystery, humor, history, and legend, all wrapped up in a wonderfully told story about interesting, likable people. And the fiery finish will captivate even the most jaded of children....Whether this will be the first or fifteenth time you've read it, it's worth every second."--Armchair Interviews

.,."the perfect time to stock your shelves with these elegantly designed editions."--SLJ Extra Helping (e-newsletter) on Square Fish's Babbitt reissues
"A young hero hired as tutor in an isolated house; an empty tomb, a seance, and a statue filled with stolen jewels; a double glimpsed in a night garden; and a bang-up Victorian happy ending. Another delicious blend of style, wit, and adventure."--"Kirkus Reviews"
"An imaginative story for discriminating readers."--"School Library Journal," Starred Review
""Goody Hall" belongs on the list of timeless classics. While the book may age, the story doesn't. It's a book that is as much a pleasure to read as a child as it is for an adult. There is mystery, humor, history, and legend, all wrapped up in a wonderfully told story about interesting, likable people. And the fiery finish will captivate even the most jaded of children. . . . Whether this will be the first or fifteenth time you've read it, it's worth every second."--"Armchair Interviews"

“"Goody Hall" is an unusual mystery that is rightly named; for Goody Hall seems almost to bewitch those who come in contact with it. The whole story has a dreamlike, allegorical quality that perfectly matches the setting. . . . an imaginative story for discriminating readers.”—"School Library Journal," Starred Review
“"Goody Hall" is one of those rare publishing miracles, a book to delight readers of all ages.”—"The Boston Globe"
“In the marvelously evoked atmosphere of a country establishment surrounded by legends of a costumed robber, Mrs. Babbitt moves precisely and lightly to a happy finale. Adults as well as children will be satisfied with this story for reading aloud.”—"Washington Post Book World"
“A delightfully zany yarn.”—"San Francisco Chronicle"
“This book is enchanting, written with comic artistry.”—"Books for New Age Children and Youth"""
“The tidy, satisfying-for

""Goody Hall" is an unusual mystery that is rightly named; for Goody Hall seems almost to bewitch those who come in contact with it. The whole story has a dreamlike, allegorical quality that perfectly matches the setting. . . . an imaginative story for discriminating readers."--"School Library Journal," Starred Review
""Goody Hall" is one of those rare publishing miracles, a book to delight readers of all ages."--"The Boston Globe"
"In the marvelously evoked atmosphere of a country establishment surrounded by legends of a costumed robber, Mrs. Babbitt moves precisely and lightly to a happy finale. Adults as well as children will be satisfied with this story for reading aloud."--"Washington Post Book World"
"A delightfully zany yarn."--"San Francisco Chronicle"
"This book is enchanting, written with comic artistry."--"Books for New Age Children and Youth"""
"The tidy, satisfying-for-everyone ending is perfectly in keeping with the skillfully wrought tale. The writing is the kind adults will enjoy sharing with children."--"The Horn Book Magazine"
"A young hero hired as tutor in an isolated house; an empty tomb, a seance, and a statue filled with stolen jewels; a double glimpsed in a night garden; and a bang-up Victorian happy ending. Another delicious blend of style, wit, and adventure."--"Kirkus Reviews"
""Goody Hall" belongs on the list of timeless classics. While the book may age, the story doesn't. It's a book that is as much a pleasure to read as a child as it is for an adult. There is mystery, humor, history, and legend, all wrapped up in a wonderfully told story about interesting, likable people. And the fiery finish will captivate even the most jaded of children. . . . Whether this will be the first or fifteenth time you've read it, it's worth every second."--"Armchair Interviews"

"Goody Hall" is an unusual mystery that is rightly named; for Goody Hall seems almost to bewitch those who come in contact with it. The whole story has a dreamlike, allegorical quality that perfectly matches the setting. . . . an imaginative story for discriminating readers. "School Library Journal, Starred Review"

"Goody Hall" is one of those rare publishing miracles, a book to delight readers of all ages. "The Boston Globe"

In the marvelously evoked atmosphere of a country establishment surrounded by legends of a costumed robber, Mrs. Babbitt moves precisely and lightly to a happy finale. Adults as well as children will be satisfied with this story for reading aloud. "Washington Post Book World"

A delightfully zany yarn. "San Francisco Chronicle"

This book is enchanting, written with comic artistry. "Books for New Age Children and Youth"

The tidy, satisfying-for-everyone ending is perfectly in keeping with the skillfully wrought tale. The writing is the kind adults will enjoy sharing with children. "The Horn Book Magazine"

A young hero hired as tutor in an isolated house; an empty tomb, a seance, and a statue filled with stolen jewels; a double glimpsed in a night garden; and a bang-up Victorian happy ending. Another delicious blend of style, wit, and adventure. "Kirkus Reviews"

"Goody Hall" belongs on the list of timeless classics. While the book may age, the story doesn't. It's a book that is as much a pleasure to read as a child as it is for an adult. There is mystery, humor, history, and legend, all wrapped up in a wonderfully told story about interesting, likable people. And the fiery finish will captivate even the most jaded of children. . . . Whether this will be the first or fifteenth time you've read it, it's worth every second. "Armchair Interviews""

Goody Hall is an unusual mystery that is rightly named; for Goody Hall seems almost to bewitch those who come in contact with it. The whole story has a dreamlike, allegorical quality that perfectly matches the setting. . . . an imaginative story for discriminating readers. School Library Journal, Starred Review

Goody Hall is one of those rare publishing miracles, a book to delight readers of all ages. The Boston Globe

A delightfully zany yarn. San Francisco Chronicle

This book is enchanting, written with comic artistry. Books for New Age Children and Youth

The tidy, satisfying-for-everyone ending is perfectly in keeping with the skillfully wrought tale. The writing is the kind adults will enjoy sharing with children. The Horn Book Magazine

Goody Hall belongs on the list of timeless classics. While the book may age, the story doesn't. It's a book that is as much a pleasure to read as a child as it is for an adult. There is mystery, humor, history, and legend, all wrapped up in a wonderfully told story about interesting, likable people. And the fiery finish will captivate even the most jaded of children. . . . Whether this will be the first or fifteenth time you've read it, it's worth every second. Armchair Interviews

"Goody Hall is an unusual mystery that is rightly named; for Goody Hall seems almost to bewitch those who come in contact with it. The whole story has a dreamlike, allegorical quality that perfectly matches the setting. . . . an imaginative story for discriminating readers." --School Library Journal, Starred Review

"Goody Hall is one of those rare publishing miracles, a book to delight readers of all ages." --The Boston Globe

"In the marvelously evoked atmosphere of a country establishment surrounded by legends of a costumed robber, Mrs. Babbitt moves precisely and lightly to a happy finale. Adults as well as children will be satisfied with this story for reading aloud." --Washington Post Book World

"A delightfully zany yarn." --San Francisco Chronicle

"This book is enchanting, written with comic artistry." --Books for New Age Children and Youth

"The tidy, satisfying-for-everyone ending is perfectly in keeping with the skillfully wrought tale. The writing is the kind adults will enjoy sharing with children." --The Horn Book Magazine

"A young hero hired as tutor in an isolated house; an empty tomb, a seance, and a statue filled with stolen jewels; a double glimpsed in a night garden; and a bang-up Victorian happy ending. Another delicious blend of style, wit, and adventure." --Kirkus Reviews

"Goody Hall belongs on the list of timeless classics. While the book may age, the story doesn't. It's a book that is as much a pleasure to read as a child as it is for an adult. There is mystery, humor, history, and legend, all wrapped up in a wonderfully told story about interesting, likable people. And the fiery finish will captivate even the most jaded of children. . . . Whether this will be the first or fifteenth time you've read it, it's worth every second." --Armchair Interviews

About the Author:

Artist and writer Natalie Babbitt (1932-2016) is the award-winning author of the modern classic Tuck Everlasting, The Eyes of the Amaryllis, Kneeknock Rise and many other brilliantly original books for young people. She began her career in 1966 as the illustrator of The Forty-ninth Magician, written by her husband. When her husband became a college president and no longer had time to collaborate, Babbitt tried her hand at writing. Her first novel, The Search for Delicious, established her gift for writing magical tales with profound meaning. Kneeknock Rise earned her a Newbery Honor Medal, and in 2002, Tuck Everlasting was adapted into a major motion picture. Natalie Babbitt lived in Hamden, CT.

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