Books like Thornhill by Pam Smy
Mary, an orphan living in Thornhill Institute for Children, faces the school’s imminent closure and the sting of bullying. Her diary entries chart her growing resentment and eventual defiant act, whose consequences ripple through her life and the closing institute.
Years later, Ella, moved to a new town, observes the haunting dilapidation of Thornhill from afar and becomes fascinated by the mysterious girl she sees there. Determined to uncover the institute’s mysteries, Ella’s story unfolds in striking, bold artwork.
The dual storytelling—Mary’s written diary and Ella’s illustrated narrative—intersect as the truth behind Thornhill’s ghost and its shadowy history emerges, revealing how the past and the present interweave in a compelling, genre‑blending tale.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Pam Smy
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