Nonfiction

The Ghostly Tales of Austin (Spooky America)

* 112 pages
* Grades: 3 – 8
* Ages: 8 – 12
* Published August 2, 2021 by Arcadia
* Summary: The haunted history of Austin comes to life–even when the main players are dead. Chat with the ghosts who roam the hallways of the capitol building downtown. Or visit Mount Bonnell and learn about Antonia, who threw herself from the cliffs after her fiancé perished trying to rescue her. Learn the history of the great flood of 1900 and then witness the ghostly orbs at Lake McDonald. Are they the spirits of the dead? Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
* Available on Amazon

The Ghostly Tales of New England (Spooky America)
* 112 pages
* Grades: 3 – 8
* Ages: 8 – 12
* Published September 7, 2020 by Arcadia
* Summary: New England’s haunted Yankee history comes to life–even when the main players are dead. Meet the Mad Doctor who lurks in the White Mountains, learn what really happened at Spooner Well, and tread among the spirits in Mystic Seaport. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
* Available on Amazon

Smart Words Beginning Reader: Octopuses and Squids
* 32 pages
* Grades: 1 – 2
* Ages: 6 – 8
* Reading Level: NA: 520L – 600L
* Published 2017 by Scholastic
* Sold in Smart Words Beginning Reader: Ocean Animals Pack through Scholastic Reading Clubs

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