Eerie Haunted Houses

by Candice Ransom

Overview

Send shivers up readers' spines with tales of spooky houses and the ghosts rumored to haunt them. Kids will love learning all about ghosts, the people who hunt them, close encounters, and more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728408163
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Lightning Bolt Books ® - Spooked!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Candice Ransom is the author of 150 books for children. She holds an MFA from Vermont College and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University. She currently teaches in Hollins University's graduate program in children's literature.

Table of Contents

What Are Haunted Houses? 4

The First Haunted House 8

Catch That Ghost! 10

Are Haunted Houses Real? 16

Close Encounter 20

Terrifying Trivia 21

Glossary 22

Further Reading 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

"Informative, impressive material. Recommended for school and public library collections."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2020

Gr 1–3—Despite the brevity of these titles, they provide adequate coverage and tantalizing information about topics that appeal to children. The short sentences are easy to read; the text is written in a conversational tone. The series describes possible logical, even science-based, explanations for phenomena. The overall design is attractive, enhanced by brooding photos and illustrations. The prose is set against colorful pages. Bright type is used in chapter headings, and some sentences are written in colored font for a dramatic, mysterious effect. The captions sometimes pose critical thinking questions. In most titles, a back matter page asks, "Are ___ real?" According to the series, no one is sure, but alternative theories are proposed. A "Close Encounter" section cites an alleged real-life experience with the particular phenomenon, and "Terrifying Trivia" lists extra facts about the titular topic. VERDICT Informative, impressive material. Recommended for school and public library collections.

School Library Journal