 | Ghostly guide to the Queen Mary (Eerie Expeditions Around The World, Hot topics (Gareth Stevens)) Author: Emminizer, Theresa | |
| Price: $9.43 | ||
Summary:
The RMS Queen Mary was once a luxury ocean liner. At over 1,000 feet long and built to carry more than 2,000 passengers, it was massive. The Queen Mary was famous for its extravagant amenities. During World War II, the ocean liner was converted to a troopship nicknamed the "Grey Ghost" for its speed. It's said that ghosts of dead passengers and World War II crewmen still walk onboard! Readers will learn all about the Queen Mary's fascinating history and paranormal claims.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (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.
