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Welcome back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where 13-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. This exciting sequel to a beloved book is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers.

The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought to be a bad omen for anyone who encounters it. Dating back to the 1600s, alleged sightings of the legendary ghost ship continue to this day.

The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the southwestern United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This centuries-old legend says that if the wailing woman gets too close, she will drag you to a watery grave.

When people die, do they leave part of themselves behind? Throughout history, people have heard and seen ghostly evidence of a world beyond the grave. Learn about a doomed English queen, a creepy talking doll, and a shape-shifting wolf. Then whistle past the graveyard if you dare.

The heroes and heroines of myth and folklore always have to overcome extraordinary challenges: and more often than not, these challenges involve a giant, a ghost, or a goblin. Jerry Nelson, the voice behind some of the most famous characters in children's television, including Sesame Street's Count von Count, narrates this action-packed collection. His inventive repertoire of growling giants and squeaky goblins will delight young listeners as the drama of the stories sets their imaginations on fire.

* Chosen as a 2020 Kirkus Prize Finalist for Young Readers' Literature! * A Malaysian folk tale comes to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfect for fans of The Book of Boy and The Jumbies. I am a dark spirit, the ghost announced grandly. I am your inheritance...

These delightful stories capture the very essence of India. These stories are set in both the rustic setting of laid back villages, where time has almost stopped, and the modern settings of cities, where everyone is in a hurry to reach somewhere, yesterday. Simple stories, simple ideas, and simple thoughts remind one of the simple life that once existed and is now more and more getting lost as we are drawn inexorably into the speedy web of things.

Most of what happens in our world has been thoroughly investigated. But that’s not true for everything! Listen to learn more about the events, activities, disappearances, and creatures that are yet to be explained. Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What...

取自蒲松龄先生的代表作《聊斋志异》，精选十个妙趣横生的小故事，改编成适合孩子的神奇童话。……取自蒲松齡先生的代表作《聊齋誌異》，精選十個妙趣橫生的小故事，改編成適合孩子的神奇童話。

The Ghost Show is coming . . . are you ready? Three friends must face their deepest fears in this spine-tingling horror novel by USA Today bestselling author J.W. Ocker that's perfect for fans of R.L. Stine and Mary Downing Hahn. When mysterious ads for the Ghost Show appear around town, nobody...

When Terry arrives at the ancient, moss-dappled Glimmerstone Keep, he knows he's walking into a world of secrets. It’s a castle that doesn't just hold history; it whispers it on the cool, damp breeze, and the old stones groan under the weight of forgotten time. Terry quickly discovers that the keep is home to more than just cobwebs and echoes. Deep within the winding passages, behind a shadow that slips around a spiral stair, lives Sir Reginald the Radiant—a knight with a big heart and a hilariously clumsy knack for haunting!

In the secluded village of Greenwood, the spirits of the ancestors are more than just legends—they are silent, shimmering guardians who protect the living. Ten-year-old Smith has always known this, feeling their comforting presence in the whispers on the cobblestones. But when a skeptical new family moves into the old mill, their daughter Maya’s disbelief begins to poison the village's ancient magic, causing the ghostly protectors to fade and a malevolent darkness to stir in the nearby woods.

Zoe Guire just talked to an elephant. Well, technically speaking, the elephant spoke to her, but either way it was weird and, as a rule, Zoe doesn't do weird. Except the thing is, when Zoe goes along on her mom's business trip to India, things get very weird, very quickly. Soon after she arrives, Zoe finds herself tagging alongside a kid named Zak, lost in a crazy city, with no money and no way home.

For their next adventure in the Kingdom Beyond, twins Kiya and Kinjal must help the flying horses with a sudden invasion of their lands. It turns out that the tree ghosts are losing their forest! To save the trees, and the Kingdom, they must use their collective knowledge of this world and of course their magic!

Based on true accounts of hauntings, and told with a master storyteller’s eye for detail, these collections will scare, astound, and instruct kids of all ages. This book is the perfect spine-chilling companion for young listeners on long journeys. This collection of chilling ghost stories takes place on highways, byways, and aboard a variety of types of transportation.

rada la noche, la Ciudad Fantástica emerge con ruidos, sombras y voces espectrales que surgen en distintos espacios. Uno nunca sabe cuándo ocurrirán estas horripilantes apariciones. ¿Qué pasaría si hubiera algún tipo de artefacto mágico que te permitiera ver fantasmas y demás seres sobrenaturales? Luis y Caro tendrán la oportunidad de hallar unas antiguas reliquias con las que podrán hacer viajes al pasado y conocer las leyendas y la verdad que esconde la ciudad que habita la noche, aquella llena de seres espectrales.

The rundown house at the end of the street is empty - or is it? Could the ghost of a murder victim really be haunting the home? Suddenly, a pair of blood-red eyes stares out from the top window! Then the eyes vanish. Get ready to listen to four hair-raising stories about houses that are home to restless spirits! This audiobook features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction.

Join Maggie and Tommy on a whimsical adventure filled with friendship, courage, and a touch of magic in The Old Ghost in New Garment. When the spirited ghost of Lady Eveline appears in their old family home, she reveals a hidden treasure and a long-lost legacy waiting to be discovered.

ウェールズの貴族・タルボット卿から謎の招待状を受け取ったアリスは、P・P・ジュニア、琉生とともに、イギリスへ。ロンドンの空港に着くと、待ち合わせをしていたシャーリー・ホームズが行方不明になっていた！！

Blackraven Manor holds terrible secrets. The Blackraven family continues to terrorize children. Roy is abandoned on Christmas Eve and seeks warmth in Castle Blackraven. He soon finds out the terrible truth and curse surrounding the Legend of The Green Ghost. In order to save the children, he must go back into the cold unforgiving wilderness and find help. Merry Christmas!