Summary
Discover everything about ghosts in this fun handbook packed with spooky tales, engrossing science, and fascinating history-perfect for middle grade readers and mythology fans!
Boo! Do you believe in ghosts? What's up with haunted houses? And how exactly do you bust a ghost? Uncover the spooky and spectral world of ghosts in Chilling with Ghosts , a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Step into the unknown--if you dare!--and discover:
· Haunting history and super weird science! Meet ghosts from ancient mythology and find out what exactly ghost fungus is.
· Scary ghost stories of all kinds! Meet the ghost of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare and craft your very own ghost story.
· A globe-trotting tour of haunted spots! Travel all around the world, from the Catacombs of Paris to the Winchester Mystery House.
Chilling with Ghosts is the second book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, a hilarious and haunting exploration of how myths and legends shape our lives. Get to know ghost lore with enchanting illustrations and hands-on activities, like brewing homemade ectoslime. It's a spooky world out there--grab your guide, and let's go!
Look for Hanging with Vampires for another frightfully good read!
Author Notes
Insha Fitzpatrick is a New Jersey-based author who loves all things horror. She's the writer of Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Rosa Parks (Who HQ), illustrated by Abelle Hayford. She's also the cowriter of the middle-grade graphic novel series Oh My Gods! with Stephanie Cooke and illustrator Juliana Moon. When she's not writing, she's watching horror movies or reality TV and deep-diving into all things true crime.
Lilla Bölecz is a Hungarian graphic artist and illustrator whose passion is creating peculiar, thought-provoking, and mystical scenes and characters inspired by, among other things, nature and mythology.
Excerpts
Do you believe in ghosts? BOO! Scared you, didn't I? No? You're a tough one, I can tell. (But for the record, it's totally okay and perfectly normal to be scared sometimes. That's just life.) Since you're here, pull up a log and join me by the campfire. Okay, so there's no campfire. Just imagine one--flickering flames, a starry sky, and the smell of toasted marshmallows. Get ready for some thrills and chills--we're here to talk all things ghosts! Nice to meet you, [ insert super cool name here ]. I'm your personal guide to the awesome, scary, and weird world of the supernatural. In this book, we'll be covering everything you need to know about ghosts. We'll explore haunting history, spooky science, and terrifying tales. Along the way, we'll whip up ghostly snacks, craft our own ghost stories, and so much more. You might be thinking, "Hang on, are ghosts even real? Why is this book in the nonfiction section? And what's for lunch again?" Before we step onto the spectral plane, let's set things straight. Throughout this guide, we'll be covering facts and legends about ghosts--tales of haunted locales, ghosts in literature and media, reallife history and science, and much more. But are ghosts real?Well, here's the thing: Beliefs regarding ghosts and death are incredibly personal and rooted in culture, religion, and values. The question isn't if ghosts are real. The question is do you believe in them? You, dear reader, might be a believer. Maybe you've even had a ghost encounter! Or you might be a skeptic, a.k.a. someone who doubts the existence of ghosts but isn't totally sure. Or you might be firmly in the camp of "there's absolutely no way ghosts exist." Whatever you think, I welcome you on this supernatural quest for knowledge. Ghosts represent a lot to many people. Their stories can connect us to the past, tell us about our fears, and help us understand the unknown. So let's pull out our flashlights and shine a light on the unseen world of ghosts. We'll answer questions like: What do ghosts symbolize? What role do ghosts play in different cultures? Can bathrooms be haunted? Ready to answer some questions? Turn the page . . . if you dare! Excerpted from Chilling with Ghosts: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural by Insha Fitzpatrick All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
