Otis noticed a dull red stain on the floor. She led them into the library to have tea. Umney, the housekeeper, was standing on the steps when they arrived.
Go to the next page for the first story, Oscar Wilde's "Canterville Ghost," a clever take on the familiar tale of the haunted house. Ghost Hunters: Learn about the experts who detect spirits, using special equipment and their knowledge of life beyond the grave. The Little Room: Read about two grown sisters who set off to their aunts' house, determined to solve a mystery from their childhood. The Inn at the End of the Lane: Find out what happens when Erica and her mother go on a vacation to the seashore and run into a storm. The Wreckers' Daughter: Check out this story of a shipwreck's sole survivor. Ghost Cave: Read about Tate, a strange boy who possesses the strength of three men. Houdini's Great Escape: Learn about the great escape magician's final message to his wife.
The Lighthouse: Read about Jack, a writer whose favorite painting of a lighthouse comes to life. How He Left the Hotel: Check out this post-Civil War ghost story, set in an elegant New York hotel. The Open Window: Read about Vera, a talkative little girl welcoming a visitor to her aunt's house.įlying Dutchman: Learn about the mysteries of ships that have been lost at sea. Haunted Cemeteries: Learn about ghost sightings in graveyards across the country. Sweet Mary: Read about the sweetest - and most mysterious - girl in Homesville.Ī Ghost Story: Check out this adaptation of Mark Twain's story of the Cardiff Giant. White Dog: Find out what happens to Joey's pet, a white dog named Ghost.Ī Day at Versailles: Read about two friends who relive the days of Marie Antoinette. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Read this children's version of the Washington Irving tale, where Ichabod Crane, a timid schoolteacher, comes face to face with the legendary ghost of the town. A new family moves into a haunted house and gives the resident ghost a run for his money. The Canterville Ghost: Check out this adaptation of the classic Oscar Wilde story. In this article, you’ll find classic ghost stories from famous authors - Washington Irving’s headless horseman, Mark Twain's Cardiff Giant - as well as more contemporary tales, all especially adapted for reading aloud to children.
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