Gettysburg Battlefield might be the most haunted place in the United States. As the site of the bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil, it seems likely. Accounts of ghostly soldiers roaming the cemetery and the appearance of streaks of light in photographs taken there are numerous, though the existence of restless spirits has never been proven. Readers will get chills learning about the many places near Gettysburg Battlefield where ghosts and hauntings have been reported. Including important historical context, detailed sidebars, and spooky photographs, the tales of wandering spirits will engage readers, but they may have to keep the light on.
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Release date
February 16, 2018 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781538223659
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 5.4
- Lexile® Measure: 870
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 4-5
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Reviews
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November 1, 2013
Gr 3-5-The drab color scheme, no-nonsense font, and concrete block textural design of "History's Most Haunted" gives an ominous first impression This set presents many diverse historical facts about some of the Western world's most notorious locations, from the White House to the Tower of London. Text boxes deliver additional tidbits, such as why the number 13 is considered unlucky and what field hospital conditions were like during the Civil War. The glossaries include words such as "execute," "suicide," "behead," and "tortured." Though readers might have a hard time separating speculation from information (e.g., Gettysburg says, "So many people died there during the Civil War, it's no wonder some of their spirits stayed behind"), there are no shelf-sitters in the bunch.
Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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