Haunted Objects From Around the World

By Megan Cooley Peterson

Sometimes ghosts stay behind to haunt the places they once lived. Other times, they take up residence in an object. Prepare to be scared as you read about demon-possessed dolls, cursed boxes, and enchanted works of art.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781496665621

Megan Cooley Peterson

Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

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It’s Haunted!: Haunted Objects From Around the World by Megan Cooley Peterson

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER

TITLE PAGE

HANDLE WITH CARE

ROBERT THE DOLL

GAMING WITH GHOSTS

AMAZING ANNABELLE

TUT’S TOMB

THE ANGUISHED MAN

THE BAKER MANSION GOWN

THE MIRROR AT MYRTLES PLANTATION

A CURSED CABINET

A DEAD MAN'S CHAIR

GLOSSARY

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INDEX

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COPYRIGHT

BACK COVER

HANDLE WITH CARE

It’s late at night as you and your friend sneak up into the attic. Trunks and boxes hold old clothing and books. Your friend accidentally backs into a mirror, and the yellowed sheet covering it falls to the floor. A face flashes in the shiny glass. It was probably just your friend’s face—or was it? You turn on a radio, and it crackles to life. Suddenly the sound of laughter erupts from the speakers. Could the mirror and radio be haunted? Or is your imagination getting the better of you.

For thousands of years, people have wondered if ghosts exist. Can the spirits of the dead haunt the living? Some people think ghosts can even haunt objects. Perhaps the object was important to the ghost while he or she was alive.

Even today no one