Ghosts

November 1, 2015

Gr 2-4-"Werewolves have appeared in books, stories, plays, television shows, and movies. But are they real, or the stuff of legend?" Each book in this series starts off with a similar introductory question and ends with others that invite readers to think further and write stories. Students will find quick discussions of history, beliefs, and practices, but the author spends little time discussing whether any of the creepy creatures could be real, emphasizing instead their well-known gory traits. Selected photographs vary in creepiness and also highlight books and movies popular over the past several decades. Though further reading, usually with fiction titles, is suggested, no bibliography of specific titles is included. The single website is from the publisher. VERDICT These popular subjects are all widely covered elsewhere, but the sketchy information presented here will interest readers if more introductory works are needed.

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