Ninasimone read and liked Kristy Baker's review of Skeleton Creek:

"I started reading this book to my students on Thursday. The effect was amazing - almost viral the way the students went on about it. After the next recess I had 3 different teachers ask me what I'd done to my students, and that my students wouldn't ...more I started reading this book to my students on Thursday. The effect was amazing - almost viral the way the students went on about it. After the next recess I had 3 different teachers ask me what I'd done to my students, and that my students wouldn't stop talking about "some book" we'd been reading.

Ryan and Sarah are two teenagers who are trying to find out why their town was named Skeleton Creek. Ryan writes in journals and has for ages. Sarah's "thing" was video taping. This ghost story is written as Ryan's journal of the events that have taken place, but includes passwords from Sarah's website that includes video footage of their adventures. Each video gives a bit more information to help you unlock the mystery.

The students were totally engaged in the book AND the videos. Our instructional coach even came by on Friday to hear the story and see the videos. When she left she was amazed by the student interaction and willingness to catch her up on the story.

Published January 2009.(less) "