Spooky and Spookier: Four American Ghost Stories

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 17, 2015

Review

A beginning reader book, this is a collection of ghost stories from early American history. There is a ghostly horse, a haunted painting, a set of bones that won't stay buried, and a stubborn old man searching for his golden hook. The stories are not particularly scary, but they are well-told. The illustrations are fine, but they are nothing special; the inclusion of a few actual photographs of each haunted site is nice. A useful book for young readers who want enjoy the topic of haunted dwellings and possible ghost sightings without getting too scared. All in all, nothing too memorable after the last cover is closed.

Overall Book Score: good