The Haunted Lake


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In famed author-illustrator P.J. Lynch’s gorgeous tale, he creates two worlds—underwater and above—to tell an epic and haunting love story. Jacob and his father are the only people who fish Lake Spetzia, which was formed when the river was dammed and their town was flooded. The villagers say the lake is haunted, but Jacob and his father don’t want to leave, because Jacob’s mother is buried in the cemetery below the water. As Jacob grows up, a village girl named Ellen falls in love with him, and he with her. But before they are married, Jacob disappears—lured underwater by the ghosts who inhabit the sunken village. Years go by, with Jacob held captive by the watery spirits and Ellen never giving up hope that she will find him, until a fateful night when Jacob sees the light of Ellen’s boat floating above. Can he break free and reach the surface? Masterful illustrations alive with achingly expressive characters and eerie underwater light bring readers into acclaimed creator P.J. Lynch’s rich world of love, loss, and hope.




The House by the Lake: The True Story of a House, Its History, and the Four Families Who Made It Home


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History comes home in a deeply moving, exquisitely illustrated tale of a small house, taken by the Nazis, that harbors a succession of families—and becomes a quiet witness to a tumultuous century. The days went around like a wheel. The sun rose, warming the walls of the house. On the outskirts of Berlin, Germany, a wooden cottage stands on the shore of a lake. Over the course of a hundred years, this little house played host to a kind Jewish doctor and his family, a successful Nazi composer, wartime refugees, and a secret-police informant. During that time, as a world war came and went and the Berlin Wall arose just a stone’s throw from the back door, the house filled up with myriad everyday moments. And when that time was over, and the dwelling was empty and derelict, the great-grandson of the man who built the house felt compelled to bring it back to life and listen to the story it had to tell. Illuminated by Britta Teckentrup’s magnificent illustrations, Thomas Harding’s narration reads like a haunting fairy tale—a lyrical picture-book rendering of the story he first shared in an acclaimed personal history for adult readers.




Haunted Lakes


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Haunted Lake Michigan


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The hauntings have reached Lake Michigan! The latest in the Haunted Lake series, Haunted Lake Michigan features the reserach of maritime historian (and accidental ghost chaser) Frederick Stonehouse. In this volume, Stonehouse relates the tales of lost maritime spirits and cursed ships, sea monsters, UFOs, ghostly echoes of Prohibition-era murders and a deliciously horrible host of other hauntings on, in and around Lake Michigan. This book blends traditional stories with previously unpublished accounts of spookiness and strange occurances.




Ibrahim Khan and the Mystery of the Haunted Lake


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What are those frightening sounds coming from the forest? Someone or something out there wants to scare the Khan boys and their class away from the campsite! When Mrs. Morris and her third grade class win a trip to Camp Chimo, the children get more than they bargained for. Will third grade detectives Ibrahim and Zayn Khan be able to figure out what's going on before it's too late? Follow the Khan boys on another great adventure as they follow the clues in Ibrahim Khan and the Mystery of the Haunted Lake!




The Haunted Lake


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The Haunted Baronet


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Haunted Baronet is a spellbinding tale of suspense and supernatural intrigue, blending elements of Gothic horror with atmospheric prose and unforgettable characters. Gripping from the first page to the last, this chilling masterpiece will keep readers on the edge of their seats, daring them to uncover the secrets that lie within the haunted halls of Ashbourne Manor. The story revolves around a tantalizing mystery surrounding the cursed baronetcy, enticing readers to uncover its secrets alongside the protagonist. Sir Barton Wycliffe, the prodigal Baronet, returns home a broken man. Whispers follow him – rumours of a wasted life and a mysterious companion, George, whose lineage is suspiciously intertwined with the Wycliffe family. The grand manor, once a symbol of wealth, now harbours darkness. Unexplained occurrences plague the Baronet – restless phantoms by the lake, chilling dreams, and a growing sense of dread. As the line between reality and nightmare blurs, a shocking discovery emerges – a century-old secret tied to a tragic betrayal. Desperate for answers and salvation, Sir Barton makes a pact with unseen forces in the shadowy depths of the forest. But what price will he pay for fleeting fortune and a chance to rewrite his past? With twists and turns aplenty, "Haunted Baronet" keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to discover what lurks in the shadows. The story uses classic Gothic tropes like haunted houses, family secrets, and unsettling characters, but Le Fanu employs them in a fresh and effective way. Beyond its supernatural elements, the book delves into themes of fate, redemption, and the consequences of past actions, offering readers food for thought long after they've finished reading. The “Haunted Baronet” can be a gateway to exploring other classic Gothic horror works and the evolution of the horror genre itself. Delve into a chilling tale of gothic horror by Sheridan Le Fanu, a master of the genre. The Haunted Baronet will keep you guessing until the very last, spine-tingling page.




Haunted Humor


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