 | Ghostly guide to Edinburgh Castle (Eerie Expeditions Around The World, Hot topics (Gareth Stevens)) Author: Emminizer, Theresa | |
| Price: $9.43 | ||
Summary:
Edinburgh Castle is an ancient stronghold atop Castle Rock overlooking the city of Edinburgh, Scotland and was built during the 12th century, but the site was used as a military base and residence for hundreds of years before that. Legends abound about the many battles the castle has seen, the famous people, and ghosts that still walk its halls! Readers will learn about the long, fascinating history of Edinburgh Castle while exploring all there is to see and do at the popular attraction today.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (00/04/24)
Booklist (04/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 04/01/2024 Gr 3–6—Intrepid "travelers" will enjoy this spooky, well-written series that's respectful of readers' intelligence and is accessible to striving readers. Short, clipped sentences heighten tension, and each page contains a self-contained anecdote, rather than a traditional chapter organization. Some reports/stories are debunked where they're known to be false. Historical background, including dates and atmospheric photos and illustrations, as well as paintings of alleged ghosts, put facts in context. Some of the famous names mentioned may not resonate with young readers. Overall, the series does a fine job piquing the audience's interest and ramps up the eeriness factor effectively. The Gettysburg title reminds readers that visitors to the haunted site must remain respectful, as it's a celebrated battlefield memorial. "Spooky Stories" sidebars provide additional facts and background information, and provocative questions. Back matter includes a timeline, a glossary, an index, and additional resources. VERDICT Fascinating; recommended for schools and public collections. - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
