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category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2020
ISBN:9781771089074
publisher: Nimbus Publishing

Screech!

Ghost Stories from Old Newfoundland

by Charis Cotter, by (artist) Genevieve Simms

tagged: paranormal, thrillers & suspense
Description



The whole world seemed to tilt at that moment, like a painting on a wall that gets knocked a little crooked. Everything she had known as real up until now was slightly altered, and she seemed to be standing on the edge of a huge, dark, trembling world that was just a little different than it had been one minute before. Ghosts were real.

There is no dark like the Newfoundland dark. These ominous words beckon young readers onward in this spooky collection of ghost stories by celebrated ghost story-teller and award-winning middle-grade author Charis Cotter. Reimagined from family stories told across Newfoundland and passed down over generations, these 10 spine-tingling tales traverse centuries and introduce readers to the Rock's nooks and crannies. From a ghostly blueberry-picker on the barrens to a visit from the notorious Old Hag, from a mysterious ballet troupe in a St. John's mansion to a haunted house in an outport community on the cusp of resettlement, these stories bring the island of Newfoundland to vibrant new life (and death) as the thread of these years-old yarns is unravelled for a whole new generation.

Featuring ghostly black-and-white illustrations from Newfoundland artist Genevieve Simms, as well as an overview of the Newfoundland storytelling tradition, and a Story Behind the Story for each tale including context on the story's history, its original teller, its featured ghost, and setting, along with tips for spooky storytelling and a Glossary of Newfoundland terms, Screech! is equal parts eerie and educational, making it a riveting read as well as a great resource for budding historians and storytellers.

About the Authors

Charis Cotter is the award-winning author of several middle-grade readers, ghost stories and collections of ghost stories. Several of her books have been translated into other languages. She loves to collect spooky stories wherever she goes, and to share them with the people she meets. Originally from Ontario, she now lives in Western Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador.


Genevieve Simms has been illustrating for a variety of clients in editorial, advertising, and book publishing since 2006. She also has a background in architecture. Originally from St. John's, Newfoundland, Genevieve currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with her partner, Josh, and their dog, Birdy.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
8 to 12
Grade:
3 to 7

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