Haunted Histories Creepy Castles, Dark

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 intriguingdungeon life for prisoners, methods of torture, 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.

J. H. Everett holds a PhD in History from the University of California. He enjoys writing and drawing about all of the creepy places he visits. He lives in Mission Viejo, California.

Marilyn Scott-Waters likes collecting old books, sketching in art museums, and making things out of paper. She resides in Costa Mesa, California.

“Sure to lure reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal

“Reluctant historians may find Virgil’s ghost story appealing.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Haunted Histories Creepy Castles, Dark Dungeons, and Powerful Palaces

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