Bloody Mary: Ghost of a Queen?

by Aubre Andrus

Overview

The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman's bloody image appear in the mirror. But where does this eerie legend originate? Some say she is the spirit of Queen Mary I of England. Queen Mary I wanted England to embrace Catholicism, and her bloody persecution of Protestants led to her nickname, "Bloody Mary." No matter its origin, this spooky story has haunted people around the world for centuries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543574784
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Real-Life Ghost Stories
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Aubre Andrus is an award-winning children’s book author with books published by Scholastic, American Girl, and more. She cherishes her time spent as the Lifestyle Editor of American Girl magazine where she developed crafts, recipes, and party ideas for girls. When she’s not writing, Aubre loves traveling around the world, and some of her favorite places include India, Cambodia, and Japan. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can find her website at www.aubreandrus.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Legend Of Bloody Mary 4

Chapter 1 Bloody Mary In Real Life 6

Chapter 2 Bloody Mary Around The World 18

Chapter 3 Do You See What I See? 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Appeals to fans of Stranger Things, Disney's Descendants, Pirates of the Caribbean, Goosebumps, and other paranormal and horror media; Appeals to those who may be interested in horror but may be too young for the "teen" versions; Carefully leveled text appeals to at-level reluctant readers as well as struggling readers at higher grades

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 3–8—Titles highlight ghostly encounters; two describe hauntings that befell actual families. Clear, punchy, occasionally gory prose engages, yet the overall tone is non-sensational. Eye-catching covers and weird visuals enhance the spooky appeal. "Skeptic's Note" sidebars offer possible explanations or alternate viewpoints. Other sidebars, some labeled "Fact," some elaborately framed, include definitions, probing questions, or additional information. Readers learn some ghost stories may be related to or are versions of historical legends and correspond to stories known internationally, emphasizing the tales' universality. Caution: Bloody Mary and La Llorona may be too dark/intense for the very young or very sensitive; they're recommended for older students. VERDICT Engrossing for ghost story and "history mysteries" fans in public and school libraries. In journalism or creative writing units, students can write news stories about or interviews with haunted individuals.

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