Hauntings: The World of Spirits and Ghosts

The Unexplained

by Peter Hepplewhite, Neil Tonge

Easily spooked readers, watch out! Spirits, ancient swords of flame, and bands of skeleton musicians on phantom trains might truly exist. Fearful premonitions and time shifts provide glimpses into the past and future. Do you want to know what chills await you? You'll learn of a cadre of ghostly soldiers who reportedly marched through an abandoned cellar; two women who slipped hundreds of years back in time; and Abraham Lincoln's frightening dream of being assassinated--just days before it happened. From armies in the sky to omens of disaster for the Titanic, these tales will make goose bumps crawl up and down your flesh...

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very entertaining and I enjoyed the stories that were going on. I find the unexplained, awesome and mysterious. It's a thrill to rack your brain for ideas and clues while always looking for the truth and explanations.

I do feel confident that all mysteries of the world will be solved after death, but where is the fun in that if you can't tell anyone? Oh, wait...you can come back as a ghost and do your own haunting, thus adding to the mystery and unexplained things of the world.
Now that's a creepy and thrilling idea!

[Calinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is well-written in simple yet interesting language. Whether you believe the stories of hauntings or not, it presents interesting historical facts and short narratives to go with all the unexplained events.

Good for children around age 10. An older child probably would find it too simplistic.