Spooky New England: Tales of hauntings, strange happenings, and other local lore
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Here we have a collection of unnerving tales of events that happened—and still do happen—in the collective back yard of the New England states. Accompanied by evocative illustrations, these compelling retellings of 30 popular folktales feature supernatural occurrences and ghosts of all sorts, from seaweed-strewn sailors to black-eyed dancing maidens. Whether read around the fire on a dark and stormy night or in the backseat of the family van on the way to Grandma's, each expertly told tale is guaranteed to make you look at New England—and over your shoulder—again and again.
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