Haunted Canada 9: Scary True Stories

About this book

The ninth book in this bestselling and award-winning series — now scarier than ever!

In these chilling tales, award-winning author Joel A. Sutherland takes his readers on a strange and spooky journey across Canada. In this installment, readers will learn about . . .

• a spectral wagon master in Tofield, Alberta, who looks for workers to accompany him on his phantom wagon.


• a travelling salesman from England who shares a room with a young artist one night in Kentville, Nova Scotia, only to discover the young man was a ghost.


• the ghost of painter Tom Thomson, who paddles past a northern point on Canoe Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario.

Moody black-and-white illustrations and photographs enhance the hauntingly eerie read.

Reviews

Praise for the Haunted Canada series:

“This book delivers pretty well everything a ghost-story-loving child could ask for . . .” (Haunted Canada 5) — National Reading Campaign

“A great read for all ages and abilities and perfect for the Halloween season, Haunted Canada 6 is sure to fly off the shelves and enter into readers' dreams (or nightmares!).” (Haunted Canada 6) — CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Haunted Canada 8 is a fun collection of stories that make great read-alouds, provides great hooks for reluctant readers, and, of course, is simply a great read for kids that love getting lost in the dark and being terrified.” (Haunted Canada 8) — CM: Canadian Review of Materials

Extras

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