When Jennie Lovell's cousin Quinn returns, injured, from duty in the American Civil War, she realizes that her fiance, Quinn's brother Will, will not return. Quinn confirms that Will was killed, claiming that it was during active duty. Jennie's life changes radically. Her Aunt Clara, with whom she lives, relegates her to a servant's status. Jennie's Uncle Henry begs her to contact a spirit photographer to make arrangements for a family portrait, hoping to see Will in the picture. Jennie experiences what can only be described as a ghostly visitation while visiting the medium, which leads Jennie to seek the truth about Will's death. Her search is diverted by a marriage proposal from Quinn, who claims only to be interested in Jennie's well-being. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Filled with reproductions of photographs and snippets from Jennie's own scrapbook, this story of her search leads to a chilling conclusion.

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Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 8/11/2011

ISBN-10: 140223712X

ISBN-13: 9781402237126

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Precious has a stomachache, but all the adults are needed at harvest time, so she is left home alone. Her mama's warning: 'Don't let nothing or nobody into this house,' doesn't worry her much until her brother tells her about Pruella the Boo Hag. He claims, 'Pruella is strange from head to toe. She aine too smart, got no manners, hates clean water, can change her shape, and tells whoppers . . . And she'll do most anything to get inside.' Can Precious use her wits and her courage to ward off the Boo Hag? Read Precious and the Boo Hag to find out.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 6/15/2009

ISBN-10: 0689851944

ISBN-13: 9780689851940

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This collection of spooky stories includes authors like Nathaniel Hawthorne, Stephen King and Geoffrey Chaucer. Some of the stories are about death, some about fate and some about coincidence, but they will all send a chill down your spine.

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 10/21/2009

ISBN-10: 076130343X

ISBN-13: 9780761303435

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As the seventh son of a seventh son Tom can see things that others can't. Things like long dead soldiers hanging from the trees on hanging hill. When he is almost 13 his mom convinces his dad to apprentice him to the Spook. The Spook's job is to protect the towns and villages in his district from witches, boggarts and ghosts. Does Tom have the courage and wits to learn this trade? Read 'The Revenge of the Witch' and its sequels to find out.

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 10/21/2009

ISBN-10: 0060766182

ISBN-13: 9780060766184

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Robert's dad is the coolest!! Halloween at Robert's house is full of creepy spiders, moving hands, and screeching sounds. But Robert's friend Matt Blakey is not afraid of anything,so Robert invites all his friends over to his house for a Halloween party. Robert really wants to scare Matt. Can Robert's Dad help him find a way?

Similar authors: Patricia Giff

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Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/3/2009

ISBN-10: 043944375X

ISBN-13: 9780439443753

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