Author: Sarah Parvis
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1684028590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Ancient places such as castles are filled with histories, sometimes bloody and gruesome, but always fascinating. And the 11 dark places explored in this title are sure to chill young readers’ imaginations. For example, at Chillingham Castle in England, they’ll meet John Sage, who tortured up to 50 prisoners a week. He had a tilted floor in his torture chamber, so the victims’ blood could easily drain away. John boiled some prisoners in pots and locked others away in cages with starving rats. This nonfiction narrative of evil deeds and unfortunate incidents in ancient structures, all of which are said to be haunted, will engage even the most reluctant readers. Creepy Castles is part of Bearport’s Scary Places series.
Creepy Castles
Author: Sarah Parvis
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1684028590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Ancient places such as castles are filled with histories, sometimes bloody and gruesome, but always fascinating. And the 11 dark places explored in this title are sure to chill young readers’ imaginations. For example, at Chillingham Castle in England, they’ll meet John Sage, who tortured up to 50 prisoners a week. He had a tilted floor in his torture chamber, so the victims’ blood could easily drain away. John boiled some prisoners in pots and locked others away in cages with starving rats. This nonfiction narrative of evil deeds and unfortunate incidents in ancient structures, all of which are said to be haunted, will engage even the most reluctant readers. Creepy Castles is part of Bearport’s Scary Places series.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1684028590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Ancient places such as castles are filled with histories, sometimes bloody and gruesome, but always fascinating. And the 11 dark places explored in this title are sure to chill young readers’ imaginations. For example, at Chillingham Castle in England, they’ll meet John Sage, who tortured up to 50 prisoners a week. He had a tilted floor in his torture chamber, so the victims’ blood could easily drain away. John boiled some prisoners in pots and locked others away in cages with starving rats. This nonfiction narrative of evil deeds and unfortunate incidents in ancient structures, all of which are said to be haunted, will engage even the most reluctant readers. Creepy Castles is part of Bearport’s Scary Places series.
Haunted Histories
Author: J. H. Everett
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429955317
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Guided by tween "ghostorian" Virgil, readers will discover fascinating facts about calamitous events throughout history as they explore castles, palaces and dungeons and those infamous figures associated with each. For instance, did you know that many castles were made out of wood painted to look like stone? Or that wealthy prisoners in the Tower of London could keep servants? The book is chock-full of details that kids will find intriguing--dungeon life for prisoners, methods of turture, and even the most popular methods of poisoning enemies. So join Virgil and the other ghostly inhabitants for an historical adventure on the dark side.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429955317
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Guided by tween "ghostorian" Virgil, readers will discover fascinating facts about calamitous events throughout history as they explore castles, palaces and dungeons and those infamous figures associated with each. For instance, did you know that many castles were made out of wood painted to look like stone? Or that wealthy prisoners in the Tower of London could keep servants? The book is chock-full of details that kids will find intriguing--dungeon life for prisoners, methods of turture, and even the most popular methods of poisoning enemies. So join Virgil and the other ghostly inhabitants for an historical adventure on the dark side.
Creepy Castles
Author: Christine Sotnak Rom
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590995375
Category : Castles
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Describes the ghosts that haunt various European castles.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590995375
Category : Castles
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Describes the ghosts that haunt various European castles.
Haunted Castles
Author: Ray Russell
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143129317
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Horror legend Ray Russell’s haunting and macabre stories, including “perhaps the finest example of the modern Gothic ever written” (Stephen King), with a foreword by acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Haunted Castles is the definitive, complete collection of Ray Russell’s masterful Gothic horror stories, including the famously terrifying novella trio of “Sardonicus,” “Sanguinarius,” and “Sagittarius.” The characters that sprawl through Haunted Castles are frightful to the core: the heartless monster holding two lovers in limbo; the beautiful dame journeying down a damned road toward depravity (with the help of an evil gypsy); the man who must wear his fatal crimes on his face in the form of an awful smile. Engrossing, grotesque, and completely entrancing, Russell’s Gothic tales are the best kind of dreadful. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143129317
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Horror legend Ray Russell’s haunting and macabre stories, including “perhaps the finest example of the modern Gothic ever written” (Stephen King), with a foreword by acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Haunted Castles is the definitive, complete collection of Ray Russell’s masterful Gothic horror stories, including the famously terrifying novella trio of “Sardonicus,” “Sanguinarius,” and “Sagittarius.” The characters that sprawl through Haunted Castles are frightful to the core: the heartless monster holding two lovers in limbo; the beautiful dame journeying down a damned road toward depravity (with the help of an evil gypsy); the man who must wear his fatal crimes on his face in the form of an awful smile. Engrossing, grotesque, and completely entrancing, Russell’s Gothic tales are the best kind of dreadful. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The Ghosts of Creepy Castle
Author: Keith Moseley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448092904
Category : Castles
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Pop-up illustrations depict a guided tour through the chilling dungeons, spooky towers, and creepy rooms of a haunted castle. Movable flaps and tab reveal the hideous inmates and the grisly fate in store for the unsuspecting tourists.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448092904
Category : Castles
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Pop-up illustrations depict a guided tour through the chilling dungeons, spooky towers, and creepy rooms of a haunted castle. Movable flaps and tab reveal the hideous inmates and the grisly fate in store for the unsuspecting tourists.
The Ghost of Skip-Count Castle
Author: Spencer Brinker
Publisher: Math Blast!: Spooky Math
ISBN: 9781627243322
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet a ghost who loves to skip count in his haunted home. In this enchanting new book, kids will tour a creepy castle with a ghostly guide and learn to count by twos, fives, and even tens. Children will skip count bat wings, scary flowers that bite, and spotted, black beetles! The text is sure to delight children as it reinforces their reading and math skills. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The rhyming text, colorful design, and spooky art will excite and engage emergent readers.
Publisher: Math Blast!: Spooky Math
ISBN: 9781627243322
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet a ghost who loves to skip count in his haunted home. In this enchanting new book, kids will tour a creepy castle with a ghostly guide and learn to count by twos, fives, and even tens. Children will skip count bat wings, scary flowers that bite, and spotted, black beetles! The text is sure to delight children as it reinforces their reading and math skills. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The rhyming text, colorful design, and spooky art will excite and engage emergent readers.
Creepy Castle
Author: John S. Goodall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857141511
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
In Creepy Castle, a brave young mouse and hi s lady fair find a seemingly deserted castle. This dramatic and enthralling story unfolds without words in delicate wate rcolour paintings '
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857141511
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
In Creepy Castle, a brave young mouse and hi s lady fair find a seemingly deserted castle. This dramatic and enthralling story unfolds without words in delicate wate rcolour paintings '
Creepy Archives Volume 19
Author: Cary Bates
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 162115954X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Death lurks after every page turn! An unbelievable lineup of creators fills this volume. Shiver at the work of Frank Frazetta, Russ Heath, Carmine Infantino, John Severin, Bernie Wrightson, Bruce Jones, Richard Corben, and many others—and enjoy all original fan pages and a new introduction by writer Jack Butterworth (Creepy, Taboo)! Collects Creepy magazines #89-#93.
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 162115954X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Death lurks after every page turn! An unbelievable lineup of creators fills this volume. Shiver at the work of Frank Frazetta, Russ Heath, Carmine Infantino, John Severin, Bernie Wrightson, Bruce Jones, Richard Corben, and many others—and enjoy all original fan pages and a new introduction by writer Jack Butterworth (Creepy, Taboo)! Collects Creepy magazines #89-#93.
Spooky Schools
Author: Natalie Lunis
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1617727997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Most days, schools are filled with students learning in classrooms, studying in libraries, and eating in lunchrooms. Yet what about the reports that something more unusual has been spotted in these buildings? Are they true? According to some, ghostly figures and creepy spirits haunt the hallways of some of America’s most well-known schools, colleges, and universities. Among the 11 spooky schools in this book, children will discover an art institute haunted by a mischievous ghost and a university in Florida where a man with glowing red eyes mysteriously appears. The haunting photographs and chilling nonfiction text will keep children turning the pages to discover more spooky stories.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1617727997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Most days, schools are filled with students learning in classrooms, studying in libraries, and eating in lunchrooms. Yet what about the reports that something more unusual has been spotted in these buildings? Are they true? According to some, ghostly figures and creepy spirits haunt the hallways of some of America’s most well-known schools, colleges, and universities. Among the 11 spooky schools in this book, children will discover an art institute haunted by a mischievous ghost and a university in Florida where a man with glowing red eyes mysteriously appears. The haunting photographs and chilling nonfiction text will keep children turning the pages to discover more spooky stories.
Spooky Museums
Author: Joyce Markovics
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1684028205
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
It’s closing time at a museum. Most of the visitors have already left the building as the lights flicker. A stuffed grizzly bear towers in the corner of the room near the exit sign. Everything about the dead animals looks real—from its razor-sharp claws to its piercing eyes. Is it watching you? That’s when you notice a thin, bloody stream of saliva dripping from its open mouth. The lights flicker again and shut off, blanketing the room in darkness. Suddenly, there’s a deafening ROAR! In the 11 spooky museums in this book, you will explore a shrine to black magic, a collection of preserved brains, a museum haunted by a famous dead artist, and a gallery that holds the severed head of a killer, along with many other peculiar places. Spooky Museums is part of Bearport’s Scary Places series.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1684028205
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
It’s closing time at a museum. Most of the visitors have already left the building as the lights flicker. A stuffed grizzly bear towers in the corner of the room near the exit sign. Everything about the dead animals looks real—from its razor-sharp claws to its piercing eyes. Is it watching you? That’s when you notice a thin, bloody stream of saliva dripping from its open mouth. The lights flicker again and shut off, blanketing the room in darkness. Suddenly, there’s a deafening ROAR! In the 11 spooky museums in this book, you will explore a shrine to black magic, a collection of preserved brains, a museum haunted by a famous dead artist, and a gallery that holds the severed head of a killer, along with many other peculiar places. Spooky Museums is part of Bearport’s Scary Places series.