Gr 4-6–Fans of ghost stories and haunted tourist location will find a lot of love in this collection. The narrative style is simple and conversational but brisk, adding some tension to the reading experience. Destination descriptions include geographic and historical background information, which provide context for modern-day hauntings. The titles indicate if these sites welcome visitors today, with details about the touring experience. Each short chapter is headlined by large “bleeding” red letters to boost the fright factor. Occasionally, family trees and charts are added for context. And interesting addition to the otherwise typical back matter is a brief note on the author’s research process.
VERDICT: This series will pique students’ interest and teach some history. Recommended for schools.
