Haunted Schools

by Allan Zullo

Is your school haunted?

A strange girl who shows up at a playground is not what she appears to be. . .students discover a shocking secret in their school's basement. . .an empty school vibrates with the eerie laughter of unseen children.

In this spine-tingling book, you'll read these and other true ghost stories that have occurred in real schools just like yours!

Genres: Horror, Paranormal, Childrens, Nonfiction, Middle Grade, Mystery, Horror Thriller

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Allan Zullo is an American non-fiction writer. He is the author or co-author of more than eighty paperbacks for adults and children.

A native of Rockford, Illinois, Zullo graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1969 with a degree in journalism. His books include The Baseball Hall of Shame and Baseball Confidential (both co-written with Bruce Nash), A Boomer's Guide to Grandparenting (co-written with his wife Kathryn), and the Haunted Kids series. Zullo has also written articles for The National Enquirer, The Christian Science Monitor, Ladies Home Journal, and The Palm Beach Post. His syndicated comic strip "The Ghost Story Club" ran in American newspapers from 1995 to 1998.

Zullo currently lives in Fairview, North Carolina.

Reviews

[jzmcdaisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remembered once reading a story about two girls taking a Ouija board into their haunted school's basement. For the longest time, I couldn't remember what the hell the book was called and it frustrated me to no end. I really liked the book and wouldn't mind rereading it. So, I went to Google and just typed in scattershot variations of 'middle school ghost stories'. As soon as I saw the apple with a skull face, a wave of nostalgia washed over me and I realized I'd found what book it was. I was a young Christian when I read the Ouija board story, so as an adult atheist I don't think it would scare me as badly as it did then. However, I think that I'd get a kick out of revisiting spooky stories from my grade school days.

[Cindy Boogie · Rating 4 out of 5]

So creepy, I loved every page of it! Allan Zullo is a truly gifted author, and this book really evokes a haunting atmosphere. I' afraid to go to school now! :)

[Matt V · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've watched Are You Afraid of the Dark, you know that ghost stories are sometimes more character focused or sentimental than scary. That is definitely the case here. Some of these stories have dark moments while others don't at all. My favorite here is "The Twelfth Man". It's about a ghost helping his football team win from beyond the grave. It's not scary but I felt really invested and think it'd make for an awesome movie or longer episode.

[Chloe (Always Booked) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. For what this was, it was super cute. I'm not the target audience, but if I was a 10 year old kid this would be the perfect level of spooky. It's 9 short stories about kids encountering ghosts in some school setting (drama, sports, old school house, etc.). I'll hold on to this for my daughter to read!

[Charlotte Rupp · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this is a good book, it was interesting that any school could be hunted. I thought the stories were weird and creepy but cool at the same time. I wonder if my school is hunted? If it is that would be creepy and cool!

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great set of stories for the less brave reader who still likes ghost stories. All of the ghosts are fairly tame and nice, except for the one in The Curse of Missy Green. Nothing too horrible or gorey and it is a lot of dopey sweet love stories for tweens and basic urban legends.

[Amy Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Middle school librarian review... Cute read for a young reader. Stories are short and easy to read. But because they're more of a reporter's account, they miss the scare factor that most young people want.

[Wilhelmena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was kind of scary, but I loved it

[Dayna Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of Zullo's nonfiction True Stories series for young readers. A selection of true stories about haunted schools. A interesting book to tempt younger readers into nonfiction.

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this when I was a kid and I really enjoyed it.

[Komaeda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Every story's twist was like... One of them was a ghost!!! Boring.

[Miranda Summerset · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5/5 STARS! Fun ghost stories all centered in schools. Good variety & just creepy enough for young kids to get a chill.

[Katie H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it when I was 11, was still stupid enough to think the stories were real and slept with one eye open for months. 👻

[Jacob · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the story Haunted Schools two young boys ride there bikes to a hill that is in their village and see that the bell of the old abandoned school house is ringing .So they go to investigate and see that there is no rope on the bell and it is still ringing. So they look through the widow and see a Ghost of a teacher that looks like she is from Amish country and then she just vanishes.

I like the book it was about ghost and other fun stuff. It an book that make you think if ghost are real.

I think kid that are in the 8th grade should read this book because it kind of scary.

[The GrieivingReader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good! Especially for younger kids who are interested in mystery. It is appropriate for elementary and middle schoolers who are interested in paranormal activity. It is based on true stories so if you are interested in having your children or students read nonfiction books that will keep them engaged... THIS IS IT. I read this book many times through my childhood and purchased a copy for my personal library that I cannot wait to pass on to the children in my life.

[Rosa Cline]

Mr Zullo did a great job at taking stories that have been told to people through the years and his research and told these stories of hauntings pertaining to schools. He tells his stories in such a way that makes them interesting but not so scary that an older child won't be 'too' scared from it. I read these out loud to my special needs teen age son that enjoys these types of stories.

[Jim Rattenni · Rating 3 out of 5]

im really into ghosts and spirits and the supernatural so im really lookin forward to this one

[Lily ★ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book freaked me out at night. When I read this at night, and I heard a sound, I startled It's a really good book though.

[Nirav Karelia]

the besst haunted book...i have ever read...

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a fun fast read.

[nobody · Rating 4 out of 5]

spooky as hell. Make me goosebumps to the bones

[Kayla Malley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like it since they are true stories and the book is short. The only thing i dislike is that I wish it was way scarier, but it is still fun to read about the experiences people encountered.

[Aleina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some nice haunted stories to pass about 15 minutes give or take a few. ^_^

[Tanya Harvey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Students enjoyed the stories. Keeps you in suspense.