Horror in Texas

by Sheryl Kayne

Overview

Everything's bigger in Texas--even the ghost stories. Strange figures roam the dark city streets. Glowing orbs follow cars along desert roads. As the sun sets in the Lone Star State, be careful where you tread--you might not like what's lurking in the shadows. Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Texas' spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642805130
Publisher:	Bearport Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Scary States (of Mind) Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	630L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

K-Gr 3—Eerie accounts for armchair travelers, residents, and would-be visitors. Events are based on what was seen, heard, or felt by participants/witnesses; explanations are offered where known. Sometimes there aren't explanations or resolutions, and snippets of legends are presented with meager details. However, even unresolved fragments are bizarre enough to pique interest. Spooky covers, photos, and illustrations enhance appeal. Fact boxes provide information about historical periods, places, and/or characters; occasionally, "what happened after" details are given. A back matter feature in each volume titled "Spooky Spots in…" displays a colored map of the state, highlighting its position relative to its neighbors, and shows where the incidents occurred; a smaller version of the state is depicted within a U.S. map. VERDICT Engaging and recommended for all libraries. Have students draw or discuss favorite oddities in their own and/or neighboring states: Which would they most enjoy visiting? Why?

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