One hundred years ago, two runaway slaves, and abolitionist, Dies Drear, were murdered in his home, an important station on the Underground Railroad. Legend has it that the ghost of Mr. Drear haunts the lonely old house. No one has lived in the house for decades, and everyone in town avoids it. But Thomas Small's dad, a Civil War history professor, doesn't believe in ghosts and legends. He buys the house and moves the family in. Thomas is fascinated by the secret passages, hidden doorways, and his imagination runs wild when odd things begin to happen- noises like someone crying or moaning; cold drafts of air when the windows are closed. What is causing these things? Is someone playing a prank? Are there really ghosts here? Hold on tight - the suspense is riveting. Sequel; The Mystery of Drear House.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 1416914056

ISBN-13: 9781416914051

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Many of the celebrities that we know from history- King Tut, Beethoven, Charles Darwin- had awfully gruesome ends. This fascinating book tells in gruesome detail of the deaths of 19 important figures from the past, not leaving out any of the blood, pus, stabbings, or organ removal. Full of information but never boring, this book will have you riveted. For an extra gross and exciting experience, listen to it on audio!

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award

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Reviewed by: lauraf

Date read: 10/18/2012

ISBN-10: 0802798179

ISBN-13: 9780802798176

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'If You Give A T-Rex a Bone' written by Tim Myers is a delightful non-fiction book about the dangers and foolishness of giving a T- Rex a bone. With beautiful illustrations and humorous text, this author offers the reader an escape plan for 'keeping clear' of a T-Rex, a dimetrodon, a kronosaurus, a dakosaurus, and many more dangerous creatures of the prehistoric world. So prepare yourself for the most amazing adventure of your life, as you read this delightful introduction to the creatures from the past.

Similar authors: Carly Scott; Sindy McKay; Gail Gibbons

Similar books: Dangerous Dinosaurs by Carly Scott Dinosaurs: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Dougal Dixon; Dinosaurs by John A. Long; Extreme Dinosaurs by Martine Podesto

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/9/2010

ISBN-10: 1584690976

ISBN-13: 9781584690979

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Beginning readers looking for scary stories, look no further. This mix of tales includes spooky encounters, cemeteries, ghosts, and scary homes. Retold by Alvin Schwartz from folklore, these tales are genuinely creepy and a bit funny at the same time. (Reading Level: 2.3)

Similar books: Ghosts!: Ghostly Tales From Folklore retold by Alvin Schwartz

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/27/2011

ISBN-10: 006025274X

ISBN-13: 9780060252748

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Joel is looking forward to moving in with his new step family. He'll have two brothers now instead of just his know-it-all, older sister, who thinks their family is just fine the way it is. She calls her new stepbrothers and father 'the intruders.' And she just hates the huge old, house her mother and stepfather have bought to refurbish. Slowly, the family comes to realize this house is never going to seem like a 'home.' One by one, the four children start witnessing strange events, have horrifying nightmares, and sense an evil presence. What is the connection of their family to the family who lived in the house fifty years ago? Is Joel's family in danger? What chances will they take to survive 'The Intruders?'

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0552552615

ISBN-13: 9780552552615

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