The House of Dies Drear, by Virginia Hamilton, is a children's novel. It tells the story of 13-year-old Thomas, a black, modern boy who moves into a house that was once part of the Underground Railroad.
The story takes place during the 1960s where Thomas Small moves from his home and his grandmother to a house with many secrets. He and his family then discover many secrets through their search to find out the house's secrets.
Characters
The Smalls
The Smalls have moved from North Carolina to Ohio. They feel that the House of Dies Drear is a bit strange, but better than the racist community from where they came from.
Pluto
Pluto, or Henry Skinner, is the caretaker of the House of Dies Drear, and a mysterious man indeed. He is accused by the Smalls of rearranging the house's furniture, and ransacking the place later in the book, but it is revealed to be none other than the Darrow boys.
The Darrow Family
The Darrows have had a feud with Pluto since Grandpa Darrow's time. They are trying to find the treasure that Pluto is hiding from them.
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