64 pages • 2 hours read
Mary Downing HahnClosed for the Season
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Closed for the Season by Mary Downing Hahn is a young adult mystery novel that follows 13-year-old Logan Forbes. After moving to a new town, Logan befriends his neighbor Arthur Jenkins, and the pair investigates the unsolved murder of their home's former owner, Myrtle Donaldson, while uncovering secrets about the closed Magic Forest amusement park where she used to work. The novel features an exploration of friendship, local history, and the pursuit of justice. Characters in the book experience or witness domestic violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mary Downing Hahn's Closed for the Season captures readers with its blend of mystery and suspense. Praise highlights the engaging, fast-paced plot and relatable characters. However, some find the storyline somewhat predictable and the resolution simplistic. Recommended for middle-grade readers who enjoy a light, eerie thriller.
Who Should Read Closed for the Season?
Readers who enjoy Closed for the Season by Mary Downing Hahn are likely fans of middle-grade mystery and suspense. They would appreciate the adventurous spirit and eerie undertones in the narrative. Comparable to The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, this book would also appeal to those who enjoyed the mystery and intrigue found in The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
670L