Sometimes staying in a hotel can be the most fun part of traveling. But what if you were to never check out? Travel the world, visiting real hotels and inns with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Places of play are meant for running around with friends and shrieking with laughter. But what if those shrieks of fun turn into screams of terror? Travel the world, visiting real amusement parks and playgrounds with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Schools and libraries are places for knowledge. But what if they contain something even scarier than homework and tests? Travel around the country, visiting real schools and libraries with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
A home is a place to feel safe and the farm is full of life. But what if they became places fright and death? Travel the world, visiting real homes and farms with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Hospitals and asylums are meant to be places of healing. But some have horrific histories and doctors who were downright sinister. Travel the world, visiting real hospitals and asylums with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Jonah is adjusting to his new life in the country when his little brother Peanut decides they need to explore the old barn. Things change when Peanut loses something precious there. Grandpa always said to stay away from there at night. Why? Find out when the brothers explore the HAUNTED HAYLOFT! Includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Buddy wants to prove to his big brother that he is not a scared little kid anymore. For as long as Buddy can remember, there has been a rumour that the local theme park is haunted. After a fight with his brother, he convinces his friends that they should sneak into the park and spend the night. But can Buddy and his friends avoid the guards and the cameras and whatever is haunting the theme park? Or is the whole thing just an urban legend after all?
When Steve makes a promise to the ghost of a slave named Caleb, will he be able to keep it or will he face the same fate as Caleb? Summit Books.
An anthology of classic stories by the master of horror. Includes The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Purloined Letter, The Oval Portrait, The Premature Burial, The Cask of Amontillado, The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, and The Bla
Hi/lo anthology of classic horror stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "Dracula's Guest," "Sredni Vashtar," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Brazilian Cat," "The Adventure of the German Student," "The Body-Snatcher," "The Yellow Wa
Hi/lo anthology of classic scary stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes eight stories from various regions of the United States.
Aaron is plagued by the sounds of crying in his family's new home. Could they be the sobs of his late uncle's missing wife? Passages to Suspense Hi/Lo Novel.
The ghostly appearances of an elusive runaway increase a teenager's distrust of her new stepfather. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Laura is the only one who can see the ghost of Todd Smith and discover the truth about his mysterious death. Passages to Suspense Hi/Lo Novel.
A classic title from the Tale Blazers collection. Titles in the Tale Blazers collection include unabridged short stories, essays, and poetry. Each title incorporates selection-specific activities in comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.
A classic title from the Tale Blazers collection. Titles in the Tale Blazers collection include unabridged short stories, essays, and poetry. Each title incorporates selection-specific activities in comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.
A new place for a family vacation. A long walk on a dark night. Something appears up ahead. A girl. She's as pale as a pearl. A ghost? Yes! She visits this same beach each year ... for three days. Why? It's where she drowned. And now she's back searching for something.
Jaylin is studying for a stressful English exam when she receives a message from her best friend, Fatima. The thing is, Fatima died a year ago in a terrible traffic accident. At first, Jaylin thinks someone is playing a horrible prank, but as the texts become more detailed, containing secrets that just the two of them shared, Jaylin realizes she’s either going mad or Fatima is actually reaching out to her from beyond the grave. Then Fatima shares one last secret and asks Jaylin to set the record straight around the circumstances of her death. Jaylin is torn. Is she strong enough to relive losing her best friend all over again? This high-interest Orca Anchor title is written specifically for teens reading below a grade 2.0 level.
Xander thinks the George Wickerman Hospital would be the perfect setting for Spirits and Specters, a role-playing game where players go on “missions” to find evidence of paranormal activities. According to local legend, tuberculosis patients were used as test subjects in medical experiments that ended tragically, and their disfigured ghosts walk the hallways of this now-abandoned building. What better location to go ghost hunting? Even though they didn’t really believe the rumors, Xander and his friends soon begin to suspect that they are not alone. Is this place actually haunted by ghosts? Or something even more terrifying?
A lonely teen discovers a website that grants wishes. Eshana is a bit of a social misfit. She feels more comfortable talking to people online than in person. One day she discovers a website that claims to be a safe space where young people can support each other in making their dreams come true. She starts talking with someone called Wise One. They hit it off immediately. Eshana admits to the Wise One how hard it is for her to make friends. The next day she goes to school and suddenly everyone wants to talk to her. Eshana is thrilled. But then, after telling Wise One about a girl who has been bullying her, she hears that the girl has been injured in a car accident. Are Eshana’s wishes really coming true? If so, is having the life she’s always wanted worth the costs?
In Unexplained: Ghostly Encounters, readers in grades 5-9 will take a look at some of the scariest claims of ghostly encounters throughout history. Things go bump in the night, people see things they can't explain, strange figures suddenly appear and then vanish—are they real or imagined?
Are ghost stories real happenings or false reports? This book first describes ghost activity people claim to experience, and then some possible explanations for it. Young readers get to ponder if spirits are sensed or imagined. Will they be able to come to a conclusion?
Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know why water is one of the most valuable resources on Earth? Can you explain how the power of water shapes and changes the land? In this book, learn all about the important role of water in our world. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Saul is a ghost. He has happily haunted the same house for years until the Spook Troop arrives. Now, Saul must find a new spot to haunt. The phoneme /au/ is featured in this title.