The Ghost of the Lantern Lady

The Ghost of the Lantern Lady
Author: Carolyn Keene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2013-01-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442487879

Nancy loves a good mystery. That’s why she, Bess, and George are volunteering at Persimmon Woods Pioneer Village, a living history museum of the 1830s. Nancy’s heard that a lot of weird things have been happening there, like the eerie sightings of the Lantern Lady­ the ghost of an original settler. But as soon as Nancy starts investigating, she learns that even though the workers at Persimmon Woods are in costume, the danger isn’t an act. Someone has concocted a cunning scheme to destroy the village—and if Nancy doesn’t find the culprit, she could become history, too.

Prietita Y la Llorona

Prietita Y la Llorona
Author: Gloria Anzaldúa
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Total Pages: 46
Release: 1995
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780892391677

All her life, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of "la llorona", the legendary ghost of a woman who steals children at night. When she actually encounters the ghost, Prietita discovers a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery. Based on a Mexican legend. Full-color illustrations.

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Author: Linda Williams
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1986-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0690045840

‘A clever reworking of a classic story. The little old lady’s fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt and pumpkin head that are chasing her will enchant young audiences. With brilliantly colored, detailed folk art illustrations. A great purchase.’ —SLJ. Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1986 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1986 (Library of Congress) 1988 Keystone to Reading Book Award (Pennsylvania Reading Association)

The Teen Model Mystery

The Teen Model Mystery
Author: Carolyn Keene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1439112762

Traveling to the site of a commercial shoot, where her model friend Cindy will star, Nancy is alarmed by Cindy’s disappearance and launches an investigation that takes her into the shady side of teen fashion.

The Story of the Jack O'Lantern

The Story of the Jack O'Lantern
Author: Katherine Tegen
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-07-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0061430889

On Halloween night, we dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and carve jack-o'-lanterns. But what is really behind these holiday traditions? It all started with a greedy man named Jack, who made a pact with the wrong person. When it comes time for Jack to repay his debt, the deal doesn't quite end as he expected. . . . Katherine Tegen weaves together legend and tradition to tell the story of one of Halloween's most popular icons. With vibrant and dazzling illustrations from Brandon Dorman, The Story of the Jack O'Lantern answers one of the mysteries of that spooky night.

Woman Hollering Creek

Woman Hollering Creek
Author: Sandra Cisneros
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0804150885

A collection of stories by Sandra Cisneros, the celebrated bestselling author of The House on Mango Street and the winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. The lovingly drawn characters of these stories give voice to the vibrant and varied life on both sides of the Mexican border with tales of pure discovery, filled with moments of infinite and intimate wisdom.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!
Author: Lucille Colandro
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545507510

This spooky twist on the wildly popular "There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly" is perfect for fun Halloween reading!What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!

Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories
Author: Carolyn Keene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2002-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0743437101

WHEN NIGHT FALLS AND THE HORRORS RISE -- WILL NANCY STAND A GHOST OF A CHANCE? What strange dark secrets can a college professor reveal -- after she has risen from the grave? Do dogs howl at the moon . . .do their eyes glow in the night -- one hundred years after their death? What evil power lurks in the fortune-teller's den -- embodied in the sinister form of a terrifying froglike creature? Prepare to lock your doors and dim your lights. The sound you hear is the beating of your own heart. Nancy Drew is about to face some of her most challenging cases ever -- six frightening and unforgettable encounters with the unknown. . . .

A Taste of Danger

A Taste of Danger
Author: Carolyn Keene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2013-07-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1439113394

This resort has the recipe for disaster! Nancy’s thrilled that she, Bess, George, and Hannah will be attending the grand opening of the newly renovated Gourmet Getaway. Not only will they be able to eat four-star meals prepared by master chefs, they’ll get to take cooking classes with them, too. But before the table’s even set, problems start plaguing the resort, both in and out of the kitchen. Nancy can’t believe it’s just bad luck, but who’s causing all the problems? Nancy puts her cooking on the back burner so she can devote her attention to solving the mystery. Can she manage to find out who’s behind the trouble before more sabotage is served?

Embers

Embers
Author: Laura Bickle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2010-03-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1439167672

The first book in the thrilling fantasy series about arson investigator Anya Kalinczyk, the fires she fights and the demons she hunts. Truth burns. Unemployment, despair, anger—visible and invisible unrest feed the undercurrent of Detroit’s unease. A city increasingly invaded by phantoms now faces a malevolent force that further stokes fear and chaos throughout the city. Anya Kalinczyk spends her days as an arson investigator with the Detroit Fire Department, and her nights pursuing malicious spirits with a team of eccentric ghost hunters. Anya—who is the rarest type of psychic medium, a Lantern—suspects a supernatural arsonist is setting blazes to summon a fiery ancient entity that will leave the city in cinders. By Devil’s Night, the spell will be complete, unless Anya—with the help of her salamander familiar and the paranormal investigating team—can stop it. Anya’s accustomed to danger and believes herself inured to loneliness and loss. But this time she’s risking everything: her city, her soul, and a man who sees and accepts her for everything she is. Keeping all three safe will be the biggest challenge she’s ever faced.