Jenny’s new house has an unwanted ghost: “Readers will enjoy the imaginative pranks of the specter and the resourceful way [Jenny] solves her problem” (School Library Journal). Jenny knows she should be excited about the beautiful old house that her mother has inherited from Miss Nagle. She’ll finally have her own bedroom, and the place even comes with Rufus the cat, a ready-made pet. But when Jenny visits the house, she’s scared out of her wits. Giant snakes, elephants, and all kinds of terrifying creatures lurk around every corner. With a little help from Rufus, Jenny discovers who’s behind these spooky happenings. It’s the ghost of Miss Nagle’s grandmother, the once-famous witch of Willowby Lane. The ghost witch loves to scare people, and she thinks Jenny and her friends will be perfect targets. Jenny decides to meet the ghost witch face-to-face in this scary, yet delightful short-chapter book.

Detectives Paul Mercuri and Dave Delair are stumped while investigating a series of grisly murders. The victims have been brutally attacked, leaving behind a bloody massacre and a dearth of logical evidence. The detectives enlist the help of Dr. Emily Howell, the local coroner, who follows a trail of inexplicable clues leading to an impossible conclusion: the trio must look beyond this mortal plane to find the murderer. The trail leads to an Indian Spirit, Shingas, who has been dead some 250 years, as their lead suspect. Shingas was once a Lenni Lenape Medicine Man, brutally killed by white soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. The spirit of Shingas plans to cross the veil between the living and the dead to seek vengeance against those who have wronged him. The trio must enter the realm of the supernatural to stop him from crossing over and allowing demonic forces to enter our world.

Witches, Ghosts, and Signs: Folklore of the Southern Appalachians by the renowned West Virginia folklorist and former West Virginia University English professor Patrick W. Gainer not only highlights stories that both amuse and raise goosebumps, but also begins with a description of the people and culture of the state. Based on material Gainer collected from over fifty years of field research in West Virginia and the region, Witches, Ghosts, and Signs presents the rich heritage of the southern Appalachians in a way that has never been equaled. Strange and supernatural tales of ghosts, witches, hauntings, disappearances, and unexplained murders that have been passed down from generation to generation from as far back as the earliest settlers in the region are included in this collection that will send chills down the spine.

The ghost of Sarah Ravencroft, a real witch, causes Shaggy, his friends, and Scooby more trouble than they are expecting.

Ten timid ghosts are visited by Santa Claus and learn what Christmas feels like.

Goblin has friends who will help him even when he is afraid, forgetful, or even grumpy.

Magic and cunning will decide the winner of this fight. Ghosts can appear out of nowhere, and they have several tricks up their sleeves. But witches have powerful spells that give them an edge in battle. Look inside to learn all about these crafty tricksters and see who will emerge victorious.

Tired of living in a haunted house, a young witch captures, washes, and turns her pesky ghosts into curtains, table linens, and bedding.

Ghosts, Witches , and Weird Tales of Virginia Beach is .a collection of odd tales woven with bits of history and Virginia Beach local lore phenomena to ponder, stories to contemplate, and marvels to mull over. Are these stories or parts of them true? Are there spirits around us? Are the ghosts and witches real? Its time for you to decide. We invite you to turn on a light, curl up with your favorite pillow and enjoy.