{"product_id":"chilling-with-ghosts-isbn-9781683693451","title":"Chilling with Ghosts","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover everything about ghosts in this fun nonfiction handbook packed with spooky tales, engrossing science, and fascinating history—perfect for readers age 8-12!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoo! 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 \u003ci\u003eChilling with Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e, a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Step into the unknown—if you dare!—and discover:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e· Haunting history and super weird science! \u003c\/b\u003eMeet ghosts from ancient mythology and find out what exactly ghost fungus is. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e· Scary ghost stories of all kinds! \u003c\/b\u003eMeet the ghost of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare and craft your very own ghost story. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e· A globe-trotting tour of haunted spots!\u003c\/b\u003e Travel all around the world, from the Catacombs of Paris to the Winchester Mystery House. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more on the supernatural, check out \u003ci\u003eHanging with Vampires\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSightseeing with Aliens\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cb\u003eA 2024 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner, Sixth to Eighth Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A scary-good read.”—\u003ci\u003eParent Map\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHanging with Vampires\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of all things supernatural will be horrified—and highly entertained.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fitzpatrick focuses on vampires in a fang-in-cheek tone...any good guidebook leaves readers feeling prepared, and this one is no exception.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklis\u003c\/i\u003et\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I absolutely loved it! This book really is perfect for kids who are interested in vampire lore whether that be in pop culture or folk traditions from around the world. Loved Lilla Bölecz's illustrations, they are so charming.”—Bree Paulsen, author of \u003ci\u003eGarlic and the Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You'll eat up this fang-scinating look at vampire mythology! It’s terror-ific!”—Anne Marie Pace, author of \u003ci\u003eVampirina Ballerina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsha Fitzpatrick\u003c\/b\u003e is a New Jersey–based author who loves all things horror. She’s the writer of \u003ci\u003eWho Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Rosa Parks\u003c\/i\u003e  (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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLilla Bölecz\u003c\/b\u003e 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.Do you believe in ghosts?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOO! 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!\u003cbr\u003e     Nice to meet you, [\u003ci\u003einsert super cool name here\u003c\/i\u003e]. 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.\u003cbr\u003e     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.                \u003cbr\u003e     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?\u003cbr\u003e     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.\u003cbr\u003e     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?\u003cbr\u003e     Ready to answer some questions? 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