 | Ghostly guide to the White House (Eerie Expeditions Around The World, Hot topics (Gareth Stevens)) Author: Emminizer, Theresa | |
| Price: $9.43 | ||
Summary:
The White House is the official workplace and residence of the President of the United States. It's also a haunted hotspot! Many visitors and inhabitants of the White House have described paranormal encounters there. Whether it's seeing Abigail Adams doing the washing, viewing Abraham Lincoln lurking in his bedroom, or watching Dolly Madison tending the rose garden, readers will learn all about the White House and its long, ghostly history.
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.
