Here we have a collection of unnerving tales of events that happened--and still do happen--in the collective back yard of the New England states. Accompanied by evocative illustrations, these compelling retellings of 30 popular folktales feature supernatural occurrences and ghosts of all sorts, from seaweed-strewn sailors to black-eyed dancing maidens. Whether read around the fire on a dark and stormy night or in the backseat of the family van on the way to Grandma's, each expertly told tale is guaranteed to make you look at New England--and over your shoulder--again and again.
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Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for 30 creepy tails of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Set in New England's historic towns, charming old islands, and sparsely populated backwoods, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.
Yankee folklore is kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S.E. Scholosser, and in artist Paul Hoffman's evocative illustrations. You'll meet seaweed-covered phantom sailors and a ghostly black dog, hear otherwordly voices and things that go bump in the night, and feel an icy wind on the back of your neck on a warm summer evening. Whether read around the campfire on a dark and stormy night or from the backseat of the family van on the way to grandma's, this is a collection to treasure.
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Author S.E. Schlosser has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length stories. A graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature and Rutgers University, she also created and maintains the website AmericanFolklore.net, where she shares a wealth of stories from all 50 states, some dating back to the origins of America.
Artist Paul Hoffman trained in painting and printmaking, with his first extensive illustration work on assignment in Egypt, drawing ancient wall reliefs for the University of Chicago. His work graces books of many genres - children's titles, textbooks, short story collections, natural history volumes, and numerous cookbooks. For Spooky New England, he employed a scratchboard technique and an active imagination.
Artist Paul Hoffman trained in painting and printmaking, with his first extensive illustration work on assignment in Egypt, drawing ancient wall reliefs for the University of Chicago. His work graces books of many genres - children's titles, textbooks, short story collections, natural history volumes, and numerous cookbooks. For Spooky New England, he employed a scratchboard technique and an active imagination.
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The book was a good read. The stories move quickly and are well told. I especially enjoyed reading Mary's Flowers to the grand children. All the stories are presented in a realistic fashion and you are able to identify with the character's in the book. You end up asking yourself could this story really be true. The story entitled The White Deer seemed like it was talking about a real event involving real people. I enjoyed reading the book very much. Some of the stories can be read many times and seem to retain their freshness.
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The ghost stories in this collection are spooky indeed! This book is a fast read, with great illustrations and stories that will keep you coming back again and again. My favorite stories are The Telltale Seaweed from Cape Cod, The Loup Garou from Rhode Island and At the Sign of the Sir Charles which has a trick ending! Some of the stories are scary, some eerie, and some of them made me laugh. This book would be great to take camping -- the stories are perfect for reading around a campfire. Hope we see more from this author.
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Extraordinarily Eery...a must read!,
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Three thumbs up. What an excellent compilation of hair raising and mysterious stories! As autumn's crisp air begins to chill so will this page turner. This book couldn't have come out at a better time of the year. Great work.
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On a recent trip to England, I stayed at Apsley House Hotel in Bath, which was built by the duke of Wellington for his mistress. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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On a recent trip to England, I stayed at Apsley House Hotel in Bath, which was built by the duke of Wellington for his mistress. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Skipper Perkins, Old Nick, Uncle Kaler, Don Pedro, Old Betty Booker, Old Trickey, Sam Blood, Richard Cassidy, Ocean-born Mary, Captain Paddock, Captain Southack, Mariner's Club, Captain Curtis, Saint Francis, Georges Bank, Joe Enos, Mum Amey, Red Ned, Cape Cod, Colonel Dyer, Devil's Hole, Rag Rock, Star Island, Ding Dong Bell, Block Island New!
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