Scary Ghost Stories: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Books, Educational Version
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Two girls discover a tree house in the woods. They climb the tree and begin to play in the tree house, only to discover they are not alone.
They escape from the tree house and race through the woods, only to find themselves at a cabin that is rumored to belong to a witch. She seems nice enough, but then she makes a strange, frightening request. She asks them to return to the tree house and play with the ghost of her long lost daughter.
Find out what the girls do, and the secret the tree house holds.
Scary Ghost Stories contains a collection of seven 15-minute ghost stories, including: The Haunted Tree House, The Ghost of the Donner Party, The Hobo Graveyard, The Haunted Haystack, The Isle of Death, The Disappearance of Sara Oglethorpe, and The Werewolf of Walther Point
These scary stories are designed for older children, aged 10 and up.
Educational Versions Include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards.
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Caitlind L. Alexander
Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
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Scary Ghost Stories - Caitlind L. Alexander
SCARY GHOST STORIES
Seven Ghost Stories for Brave Souls
By Caitlind L. Alexander
A LearningIsland.com
set of seven
15 - Minute Books
Editor: Jennifer Robinson
Smashwords Edition
(c) Copyright 2010 Caitlind L. Alexander. All rights reserved.
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Scary Ghost Stories / Caitlind L. Alexander
Summary: A compilation of seven spooky and scary ghost stories.
1. Ghosts. Juvenile Literature. 2. Graveyard. Juvenile Literature. 3. Death. Juvenile Literature.
Reading Level: 4.7
Words: 14,675
Scare Factor: Age 10-12. Some unfriendly ghosts, some bad endings.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. THE HAUNTED TREE HOUSE
2. THE GHOST OF THE DONNER PARTY
3. THE HOBO GRAVEYARD
4. THE HAUNTED HAYSTACK
5. THE ISLE OF DEATH
6. THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SARA OGLETHORPE
7. THE WEREWOLF OF WALTHER POINT
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THE HAUNTED TREE HOUSE
A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story for Brave Souls
By Caitlind L. Alexander
A LearningIsland.com
15-Minute Ghost Story
THE HAUNTED TREE HOUSE
Ouch,
Tammie called before she even hit the ground.
Keep running!
Jessica hollered. The panic showed on her face and in her voice.
Jessica grabbed her friend's wrist and hauled her up off the ground. They staggered forward, trying to move as fast as their exhausted bodies would take them. Suddenly Tammie stopped.
I can't go any further, and besides, we're lost. When you're lost you're supposed to stay where you're at until they find you.
That's only when you're lost in the big woods,
Jessica contradicted, her voice still edged with panic. We're not that far from the city. Besides, there's no way I'm waiting for that thing to catch up with us. Are you coming or should I leave you here?
She kept walking forward, making it clear to Tammie that she meant what she said. Reluctantly, Tammie hurried after her. Under her breath Tammie muttered to herself. "Why does she always have to be boss? It always has to be her way.
Suddenly the woods opened up before them and the kids found themselves in a clearing. Sitting in the middle of it, like a pupil in the middle of a naked eyeball, was a cabin.
Both girls stopped suddenly and stared. The cabin looked lived in. Curtains fluttered at the windows, and the wildflowers that cluttered the front yard had a kept up look about them.
With a low moan, the door swung slowly open in front of them. The girls turned to run, but a soft breeze blowing from behind them reminded them of what they had run away from.
When they turned back to the cabin, a grandmotherly woman had appeared on the doorstep.
Are you children lost?
she asked, Or did you come all the way out here to pay a visit to Granny Betts?
Granny Betts?
Tammie thought. She remembered her parents talking about the old woman. She was kindly, even if she was considered a little off her rocker. Boldly Tammie stepped forward, ignoring the pull of Jessica grasping her arm. This was one time she wanted to be the boss.
We were playing in a tree house in the woods, and we thought we heard a voice talking to us,
Tammie explained, stepping further into the clearing. Then we heard dishes tinkling together, but there weren't any dishes there.
Oh,
Granny Betts exclaimed. Her hand flew to her mouth and fluttered there like a butterfly. Suddenly she seemed to gain control of herself.
Please come in and talk to me,
she pleaded. It's been so long since I've had visitors, and these old bones just don't get out as much as they used to anymore.
Why do you live way out here by yourself?
Tammie asked, as any remaining fear evaporated. The woman had looked frightened when the tree house was mentioned, and Tammie wanted to know why.
There's a road,
Jessica suddenly whispered harshly in her ear. Let's run.
There's nothing to be afraid of, Jessica,
the old woman said soothingly.
How did you know my name?
Jessica demanded shrilly. What are you, a witch?
Goodness no,
Granny Betts laughed. Tammie's mother pays me a visit once in a while. She's shown me pictures of Tammie, so I knew her right off. She's also told me about Tammie's best friend, and I figured that was you.
Tammie smiled at her friend, happy to have the upper hand for once. My mom always says Granny Betts makes the best chocolate chunk cookies in the world.
Jessica still didn't look too sure. But the road,
she pleaded. It will lead us where we want to go.
I want to go here,
Tammie announced solidly. You can run away if you like, but I'm staying.
Without waiting any longer she strode forward and into the cabin. Jessica stared longingly at the road for a moment, then followed hesitantly behind her friend.
After the cookies were placed before them, along with a cool glass of milk, the conversation took a funny turn.
Why do you live out here all alone?
Tammie asked boldly.
Granny Betts smiled at her. I guess you could say it's because of that tree house you visited this afternoon.
Jessica immediately dropped her cookie back onto her plate and stared at their host. The haunted tree house?
Yes,
Granny Betts smiled. "I guess way down deep in my heart I've never been able to leave the last