Ghosts: A Nonfiction Companion to A Good Night for Ghosts (Magic Tree House Research Guide Series)
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Fact and fiction meet—for Halloween!What are the origins of some of the famous ghost stories in Louisiana? Why do people believe in ghosts? Do most cultures have some kind of ghost stories? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Ghosts, Jack and Annie's guide to ghost stories from all over the world.Children's LiteratureWhat are ghosts? Do they exist, or are the sightings and strange occurrences the result of active imaginations? While this book does not pretend to give a definitive answer, it does offer ghost stories which are based upon reported instances, as well as possible explanations for many of the ghostly manifestations folks claim to have experienced. This "Magic Tree House Research Guide" is complete with illustrations, photographs, suggestions for further research and a list of museums and landmarks for readers to visit. New Orleans has been called the most haunted city in America, and there have been many sightings in that area. The White House is also considered to be haunted, and kids will enjoy reading about a trick President Carter's daughter played when her father was president. Windsor Castle in Great Britain has been the site of many ghostly experiences, and the Tower of London is said to be chock full of apparitions. Quick to read and spooky without being scary, this book will interest youngsters. Reviewer: Carolyn Mott Ford
