The Disappearance of Katharina Linden

The day Katharina disappeared, Pia was the last person to see her. Terror spread throughout the town. How could a ten-year-old girl disappear in a place where everyone knew each other? With skillful and magical writing, Helen Grant's debut novel, The Disappearance of Katharina Linden, winner of the Alex Award for young adult literature, hits bookstores. The mysterious disappearance leads Pia to wonder if something supernatural and macabre has happened to the girl. This supposition is based on stories old Herr Schiller tells her about ghosts, witches, and monsters from local folklore, including spirits and zombies that terrorize the townspeople. And when other girls disappear and Pia learns more legends, her theory begins to make sense. Combining terrifying stories and frightening figures with the terror of an entire city with the disappearance of its children, Helen Grant presents a book for all ages and perfect for those who enjoy mystery, fantasy, love and friendship. The Disappearance of Katharina Linden shows, through a lot of suspense, fantastical stories and ancient legends, the genius of young people's imagination when experiencing adult situations such as kidnapping, interrogations and family problems.