Popper the Poltergeist: The First Haunting Shown on TV

by Megan Atwood

Overview

In February 1958, the Herrmann family began to experience strange events at their home in Seaford, New York. The first occurrences were harmless—just caps popping off of bottles. But soon things escalated. Dishes were smashed, bookshelves toppled over, and objects moved. Could these unexplained events have been the work of a devious poltergeist named Popper?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543573428
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Real-Life Ghost Stories
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Megan Atwood is a writer and professor with over 45 books published. She lives in New Jersey where she wrangles cats, dreams up ridiculous stories, and thinks of ways to make kids laugh all day.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Unexplained Events 4

Chapter 1 The Herrmann Family 6

Chapter 2 The Popping Doesn't Stop 10

Chapter 3 No End in Sight 16

Chapter 4 Digging Deeper 22

Chapter 5 The Legacy Lives On 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

04/01/2020

Gr 3–5—This serviceable, well-written series presents tantalizing, dramatic accounts of odd phenomena that happened to real people. Each volume opens in an intriguing manner. Accounts are based on "evidence" supplied by victims and eyewitnesses, but there are no definitive answers. In some books, other versions of the stories or similar types of occurrences are given, including versions from different cultures. High-quality photos, historical illustrations, and paintings with informative captions lend atmosphere; some "framed" photos have a vintage look. "Fact" sidebars provide extra information. "Skeptic's Note" sidebars offer alternative viewpoints. Additional sidebars, with extra background information, appear occasionally. VERDICT A good, nonjudgmental series that respects readers' intelligence. In pro-con debates, students can discuss which cases are true or not. What facts support their opinions? Alternatively, in journalism or creative writing units, students can do "interviews" with "eyewitnesses" to the incidents. Strongest titles: The Greenbrier Ghost and Popper the Poltergeist.

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