Tales of Ghosts and Hauntings

About this book

There are tales of ghosts and hauntings and other strange phenomena from countries all over the world. But is there any truth to them, or are they all just stories? 

In this accessible, easy-to-read guide from the prize-winning author and illustrator team Susan Martineau and Vicky Barker, the reader is the investigator of six different mysterious paranormal phenomena, from haunted houses and ghostly ships to demon dogs.

Each chapter opens with eye-witness accounts of the spooky occurrence, from different people over the decades who reported similar sightings or experiences in the same place – ghostly spectres, footsteps heard in the middle of nowhere, doors opening and closing seemingly on their own. This is followed by the investigation pages, summarising the evidence and identifying the different possible explanations for it. It’s then up to the reader to decide what they think the truth could be…

This fun book cleverly combines ever-popular and intriguing stories of ghosts and ghouls with critical thinking, encouraging readers to not necessarily believe everything they read, but question the sources and the evidence that’s available to them. Perfect for readers who are fascinated with ghosts and ghouls and want a quick, interesting and fun read.

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