"Virginia has a rich history as one of the original colonies. It also has a rich history of ghostly encounters. Whether at a palace or a battleground, something spooky just might come your way. Get ready to read four haunting stories about Virginia"--

In the eleven creepy castles in this book, meet the spirit of a queen who carries her head as she wanders, a deadly prince who kills his enemies by piercing them with sharp poles, and other nefarious characters and situations.

The haunted history of the Magic City of the Plains comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Plains Hotel to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or look for the ghosts of cowboys at the town's Wrangler Store. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Welcome to the spooky streets of New Orleans! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that New Orleans cemeteries are built above ground? Or that thousands of visitors each year come to see what ghosts and spirits may appear in these beautiful Cities of the Dead? Can you believe that the ghost of Marie Laveau--the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans--was once seen dancing...

"The old abandoned school in Silver City is being fixed up as an art center and the Boxcar Children volunteer to help clean up the place. But the other volunteers are scared by the spooky goings-on in the school--doors lock by themselves, and chalkboard messages appear out of nowhere! Will the Aldens find out the secret of the haunted school?"--

Everyone else in the village is afraid of the creature who supposedly dwells at the top of Kneeknock Rise but young Egan investigates for himself. With the rest of the townsfolk at the Instep Fair, Egan eagerly awaits the moment when the ruler of the mountains will speak.

"You are a brave adventurer who likes exploring haunted places with your dog (and best friend), Homer. Haunted places are full of mysteries, and stories that no one else knows about. Will you go to Thailand and search out the palace guarded by angry elephants, or travel to England and uncover centuries of mystery in the haunted Montagoo Hall?"--P. [4] of cover.

In Cheboygan, Michigan, Emilee, Brian, and Gavin are invited to tour the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw. It will be a tour they will never forget. Soon they realize that an old legend about a ghostly sea captain who invites people onto his ship and never lets them go is more than just a legend.