NONFICTION

Haunted Houses Around the World

by Megan Cooley PETERSON
9781515738602. ea vol: 32p. (It's Haunted). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Capstone. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $27.99.
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Gr 4–7—A compilation of scary stories and anecdotes about speculated real-life hauntings. The layouts are clean, and with only one or two images per spread, the narratives become the main focus. Vivid textual descriptions, rather than a flashy visual format, add to the mystery and challenge students to rely on text cues. Readers who require less visual support will be pleased as they are immersed in a variety of paranormal experiences, from all over the world (from Florida to Sweden). Critical thinking questions center on whether the phenomena can be explained by science, but the primary appeal of this series is the stark, spine-chilling accounts.
VERDICT With its emphasis on demons, exorcisms, and murder, this is for tween horror fans looking for a bit of a challenge.
Reviewed by Jane Miller , Apr 01, 2017

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