Ghost Hunter's Handbook: Supernatural Explorations for Kids

by Liza Gardner Walsh

Overview

Kids love ghosts, and this handy guide will help them explore the world of the supernatural. The fascinating range of ghostly lore will keep kids enthralled for hours and includes:

• What is a ghost, and how do you know if you've seen one?
• Famous ghosts and haunted houses
• On the hunt with real-life ghost trackers
• Ghost-hunting equipment
• Where to look for ghosts
• How to tell a good ghost story

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608935703
Publisher:	Down East Books
Publication date:	10/01/2016
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Liza Gardner Walsh has worked as a children’s librarian, high-school English teacher, writing tutor, museum educator, and she holds an MFA in writing from Vermont College. She lives with her family in Camden, Maine.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Some Key Words to Know 9

1 History of Ghosts and Ghost Hunting 13

2 Types of Ghosts and Hauntings 21

Signs You Have a Ghost 27

The Brown Lady 29

Famous Ghosts Throughout History 30

What Else Could a Ghost Be? 31

Ways to Protect Yourself Against the Bad Stuff 33

3 Finding Ghosts 37

The Haunted House Hall of Fame 41

Most Haunted Sites in America 42

4 How to Be a Good Ghost Hunter 53

What Do You Say to a Ghost? 55

Quote from a Young Ghost Hunter 56

Ghost-Hunting Devices 59

The Ghost Hunting Team 60

Ghost Photographs 60

No Ouija 62

Ghost Hunter's Code of Conduct 62

Types of Psychic Abilities 63

Questions to Ask Before Starting an Investigation 65

Case Study #1: A Ghost Hunt with the East Coast Ghost Trackers 66

Case Study #2: Interview with K and L Soul Searchers 72

5 How to Tell a Good Ghost Story 77

6 Conclusion 87

Ghost Hunter's Notebook 89

Resources 93

Acknowledgments 95