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The Ghostly Tales of Florida's Pirates (Spooky America)
by Sarah FabinyTake a spine-tingling plunge into Florida's pirate-filled past! Meet Florida's spooky pirates! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that the city of St. Augustine is positively packed with ghostly pirates? Or that on Gasparilla Island, you might just spot a headless buccaneer and his "spirited" steed galloping down the beach? Can you believe a three-hundred-year-old ghost ship and its cursed crew still haunts the waterways of the Florida Everglades? Shiver me timbers! Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Florida forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! Adapted from Ghosts and Legends of Florida's Pirates by Heather Leigh, PhD
The Ghostly Tales of Granbury (Spooky America)
by Brandy HerrGhost stories from this Texas town have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Granbury, Texas's, haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Meet inmates past that haunt the historic Hood County Jail. See the mysterious woman in red who inhabits the home of one of Granbury's most famous residents. Venture into the Granbury Opera House to encounter the spirit of John Wilkes Booth. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Lawrence (Spooky America)
by Lisha CauthenGhost stories from Lawrence, Kansas have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Lawrence comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Wander into Lawrence Cordley Elementary School, but keep your eye out for the ghost of little Tommy. Or stop into the Eldridge Hotel for a glimpse of guests who checked in but never checked out. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Louisiana (Spooky America)
by Lisha CauthenSpooky stories and behind-the-scene incidents from the award-winning PBS documentary "The Haunting of LouisianaWelcome to spooky Louisiana! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that ghost pirates haunt Louisiana's bayous in search of buried treasure? Or that at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, you might find a trail of ghostly footprints? Can you believe that in New Orleans, ghosts and spirits come alive in the famously haunted Cities of the Dead?Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Louisiana forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! Adapted from Haunted Louisiana by Barbara Sillery
The Ghostly Tales of Madison (Spooky America)
by Anna LardinoisGhost stories from Wisconsin's capital city have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Madison, Wisconsin! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know restless spirits roam the campus at the University of Wisconsin? Or that ghostly Confederate soldiers still linger at Camp Randall Stadium? Can you believe the Wisconsin State Capitol is filled with otherworldly entities? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Madison forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The Ghostly Tales of Memphis (Spooky America)
by Laura CunninghamGhost stories from the Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Memphis comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Come for the blues and barbecue, but stay for the ghosts. Have you heard about the spirits at the Memphis Zoo? Or how about the grisly history surrounding the Grand Carousel? Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Milwaukee (Spooky America)
by Anna LardinoisGhost stories from Brew City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Milwaukee's haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Explore the caves below the Miller Brewery to see if they're really haunted. Listen at the Lake Park Lions Bridge to hear the laughter of ghostly children. Or tiptoe through La Belle Cemetery to see if the spirit of a young girl throws herself into Fowler Lake (she usually does). Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of New Mexico (Spooky America)
by Shelli TimmonsGhost stories from New Mexico's hotels and getaways have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of the Land of Enchantment comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Painted Lady and Brew to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or look for ghosts of cowboys and farmers in Carlsbad at the infamous Trinity Hotel. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Newport (Spooky America)
by Jennifer CameronWelcome to the spooky streets and shores of Newport!Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know that a flaming phantom ship with one lone passenger sails along the shores of Newport in the winter? Can you believe that the beautiful mansions owned by America's wealthiest families are now home to ghosts? Can you believe the spirit of a keeper refuses to leave the lighthouse he once looked after?Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Newport, Rhode Island, and have you sleeping with the light on!
The Ghostly Tales of North Central Texas (Spooky America)
by Teresa NordheimEncounter the spirits of North Central Texas—wealthy families lingering in their mansions, notorious outlaws still trapped in their jail cells. Welcome to spooky North Central Texas! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that on stormy nights, ghosts bound in chains roam the halls at The Old Collin County Prison? Or that in Arlington, a haunted bridge echoes with screams of the dead? Can you believe the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas is home to a haunted elevator? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see North Central Texas forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! Adapted from Haunted North Central Texas by Teresa Nordheim
The Ghostly Tales of Northeast South Dakota (Spooky America)
by Anna Marie LardinoisDo ghosts lurk at the historic Laura Ingalls Wilder homestead? Welcome to spooky Northeast South Dakota! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that a ghostly Lady in White haunts Fort Sisseton Historic State Park? Or that at South Dakota State University, a music-loving spirit sometimes plays the pipe organ? Can you believe a terrifying, Bigfoot-like beast stalks the citizens of Little Eagle? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Northeast South Dakota forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! Adapted from Ghosts and Legends of Northeast South Dakota by Deborah Cuyle
The Ghostly Tales of Oklahoma City (Spooky America)
by Tanya McCoyGhost stories from Oklahoma City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of OKC comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the Overholser House and catch a glimpse of its original occupants, one of the wealthiest families to live in Oklahoma City. Or drive past Kitchen Lake and, perhaps, keep an ear out for phantom babies crying in the night. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Old Town Spring (Spooky America)
by Lisha CauthenGhost stories from Old Town Spring have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Old Town Spring, Texas! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know the spirit of a girl who died in a barn still plays with her friends in Doering Court? Or that a headless railroad worker is known to chase phantom trains? Can you believe that on some nights, a ghostly bride and her husband can be seen dancing in the moonlight? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Old Town Spring forever, and have you sleeping with the light on!
The Ghostly Tales of Phoenix (Spooky America)
by Stacia DeutschGhost stories from America's Valley of the Sun have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Phoenix, Arizona! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that the booming, modern metropolis of Phoenix is a city filled with ghosts? Like the spirits who haunt the Smurthwaite House, which sits on the grounds of Phoenix's oldest cemetery? Or the restless souls who linger within the walls of Phoenix's Mystery Castle, old train depots, and eerie historic mansions? Can you believe the mysterious Hohokam tribe, whose people once inhabited the Pueblo Grande Ruins and later vanished, may not have vanished after all? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Phoenix forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The Ghostly Tales of Pittsburgh (Spooky America)
by Diane TelgenGhost stories from America's Steel City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!Pittsburgh's haunted history and local legends come to life--even when the main players are dead. Find out if the ghostly entities at the Monongahela Incline actors or specters. Learn about the restless ghost of Henry Clay Frick lurking in his beloved Clayton. Discover that multiple Carnegie libraries are visited by the undead. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of spirits and phantoms, bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Plymouth (Spooky America)
by Lisha CauthenGhost stories from Plymouth, Massachusetts have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of America's Hometown comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Keep your eye out for the spirits of former Plymouth natives who were buried on Cole's Hill. Or catch a glimpse of ghostly Revolutionary War soldiers wandering down North Street. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Prescott (Spooky America)
by Anna LardinoisGhost stories from Prescott, Arizona have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Prescott comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the Palace Saloon, but be sure to watch out for bottles thrown by phantom hands! Or attend a show at the Elks Opera House, but prepare to be distracted by wandering specters. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Puget Sound (Spooky America)
by Stacia DeutschWelcome to the spooky shores of Puget Sound! Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that ghostly shipwrecks and phantom sailors lurk beneath the waves of Puget Sound? Or that restless pioneers lost on the Oregon Trail haunt Olympia's Sylvester Park? Can you believe a long-dead brown bear takes evening strolls through the streets of Tacoma? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Puget Sound forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! Adapted from Haunted Puget Sound by Ira Wesley Kitmacher
The Ghostly Tales of Put-in-Bay (Spooky America)
by Jay WhistlerGhost stories from Put-in-Bay have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of Pudding Bay comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit Perry's Cave to catch a glimpse of its mysterious, otherworldly glow. Or look for ghosts amongst the hallways of Cooke's Castle on Gibraltar Island. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Rockford (Spooky America)
by Selena FragassiGhost stories from the City of Gardens have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Rockford, Illinois! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know the Burpee Museum is haunted by the ghosts of years past? Or that if you take a cruise down Blood Point Road, you may be chased by haunted hounds and a pickup truck determined to run you off the road? Have you heard the of the witch who kidnapped children as an act of vengeance? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Rockford forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The Ghostly Tales of Salem (Spooky America)
by Beth HesterGhost stories from The Witch City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Salem, Massachusetts! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that inside Howard Street Cemetery, the ghost of accused witch Giles Corey wanders among the gravestones? Or that outside the Ropes Mansion, the ghost of Abigail Ropes can be seen peeking out of the windows? Have you heard that the Gardner-Pingree House on Essex Street is home to the spirit of a murdered sea captain? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Salem forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The Ghostly Tales of Salt Lake City (Spooky America)
by Laurie Allen Cassie Ashton Kristen Clay Nannette Guest-WattsGhost stories from SLC have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Salt Lake City comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Crash a party at the Devereaux Mansion--thrown by the ghosts. Or sense the paranormal vibes in the kitchen of Whiskey Street Cocktails and Dining. Have you heard about Girl Scout troop that was haunted by a mysterious apparition while touring the Fort Douglas Military Museum? Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of San Antonio (Spooky America)
by Jay WhistlerGhost stories from this Texas town have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! San Antonio's, historic haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Meet the spirit of a long-dead monk who still paces the floors of the San Fernando Cathedral. Visit the site of the 1842 Battle of Salado Creek and see spectral soldiers roaming the battlefield. Stay a night in the hotel that was built on top of the Old Bexar County Jail and perhaps you'll meet one of the old inmates roaming the halls. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of San Diego (Spooky America)
by Selena FragassiGhost stories from San Diego, California have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of San Diego comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Wander into the shops of Old Town, just keep your eye out for shoppers who might have died long ago. Or check into the Cosmopolitan Hotel for a glimpse of guests who checked in but never checked out. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of San Jose (Spooky America)
by Anna LardinoisGhost stories from the Capital of Silicon Valley have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know a ghostly bride stalks the corridors of the Sainte Claire Hotel? Or that a spectral janitor still carries out his duties at Overfelt High School? Can you believe that at the La Forêt Restaurant, long-dead miners from the New Almaden are rumored to appear in rooms they once called home? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see San Jose forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!