The Greenbrier Ghost: A Ghost Convicts Her Killer

by Megan Atwood

Overview

Elva Zona Heaster died in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in January 1897. Her death was originally thought to be from natural causes. But when Zona's ghost began visiting her mother, the death began to look a lot more suspicious. This terrifying true story details the trial of Zona's murderer and the evidence presented against him from Zona herself, beyond the grave.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543573398
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)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
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: A Visit from Beyond 4

Chapter 1 Swept Off Her Feet 6

Chapter 2 A Bad Guy 10

Chapter 3 Ghosts Don't Lie 16

Chapter 4 The Trial 22

Chapter 5 Conviction 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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