Reading Level: Grades 3-4 Interest Level: Grades 3 – 6
It had started out as one of the most boring family vacations ever for Melanie and her brother—a trip to a dusty old inn. But all that changed when Melanie heard that the place was haunted. And then, she suddenly found herself alone, trapped in a hidden room . . . with a skeleton!
This series provides eight spinetingling tales to delight young readers in search of mystery and the macabre. Each of the tales focuses on a different location, from cemeteries and amusement parks to haunted houses and caves. These stories pack enough suspense, ghosts, vampires, monsters, and curses to satisfy children who are looking forscary books. Questions at the end of each book invite readers to use higher order thinking skills, making these titles appropriate for classroom reading and discussion. Glossary. Table of Contents. Mary Jo Kelly, Ed.D., NBCT, Librarian, The Dufrocq School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Recommended.
