13 Ghosts: Strange But True Ghost Stories

13 Ghosts: Strange But True Ghost Stories

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"It was true: he didn't believe in ghosts. Still, he knew what he had seen."

Again and again the evidence in these haunting tales points to the same conclusion. Examine for yourself accounts of eerie phenomena such as: the man who had a premonition of his own death, the ghost who solved a murder, the revenge of the murderer's skull, the lieutenant who flew back from the, an...more
Mass Market Paperback, 86 pages
Published October 1st 1988 by Scholastic (first published 1988)
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Kerra
This book was really good! Even though I finished it in two hours. It was still a very good book and somewhat edjucational. I liked that it really did seem real and at times made you think if things of that nature are actually possible. However, I really don't honestly know if this book is actually a real non-fiction book or not because I didn't do any research on it. If it is true I could almost believe it because most of the stories that were aclaimed to be true happened in the 1800's and earl...more
Eden
If you don't believe in ghosts, maybe these stories will change your mind. At least, that is what it says on the cover.

These stories are fascinating and for some, they may be unbelievable. But I believe these true stories are very interesting reads. Some of the stories in the book are well known stories, such as the one about the Brown Lady and there are a few of the other stories I had already read in another ghost book. However, it did not bother me to read them again. Mr. Osborne is quite a g...more
Sarah
Feb 15, 2012 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars
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i love ghost stories but i dont believe that they do actually exist
i enjoyed reading it but sorry Will Osborne what ever evidence you give it is hopeless for me to believe but i have to admit the first story of Lord Carnarvon made me wonder for 15 min !

Desley (Cat fosterer)
Well, this started off with a tale I had read when I was young and never come across before, so that was a good start. Nice mix of stories, some I knew, some I didn't.
Natalie
Eh, I don't need to give Sam a book that's trying to convince her ghosts are real :-)
Erin
I love ghost stories but these were not too exciting.
Tatra
Interesting set of ghost stories.
Linda
I enjoyed reading this book.
Sandrus
Ok short ghost stories.
Stephen Snyder
One of my favorite paranormal books. A most read for those who wish to explore the unexplained.
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