More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan

Ghost House Books

by Jo-Anne Christensen, Eli MacLaren (Editor)

Jo-Anne Christensen's first book of Saskatchewan ghost stories triggered a flood of personal stories from all over the province. Jo-Anne collected and researched her readers' accounts. The result is this new collection, which includes everything from a phantom hitch-hiker to homesteading ghosts to haunted trailers. The book covers almost 50 inexplicable occurences in over 30 locations, from the major centres of Regina and Saskatoon to such smaller communities as Weyburn, Prince Albert, Estevan, Kindersley and Yorkton.

Genres: Paranormal, Ghost Stories

200 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2000

Reviews

[Manybooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I think of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, I first and foremost usually tend to consider an entirely flat landscape (and which is in fact not true at all as there are also many rolling hills, extensive forests and riverine landscapes), fields and fields of wheat and/or canola (and of course also accounts of the North-West, of the Louis Riel Rebellion of 1885). But there is equally so lots and lots of local folklore out there and as such also many Saskatchewan ghost stories that are reputed to be true, that are supposed to represent reality and that with More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan author, or rather chief compiler Jo-Anne Christensen thus presents a second (after her delightful Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan) entertaining collection thereof (but just to say that More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan represents and thankfully so not simply paranormal tales since those same stories also wonderfully and descriptively showcase Saskatchewan history, culture, geography and family life).

Now in More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan Christensen just like is the case with the first book, just like with Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan features delightfully interestingly penned, shows gloriously entertainingly rendered ghostly accounts from all over the province, such as for example a Saskatoon tale of a grumpy middle aged spirit inhabiting a mirror and using said mirror as well as being able to invade dreams to make contact, to interact with the new owner of the house the spectre is haunting, tales of noisily haunted rural buildings, including a rather possessed chicken coop, ghosts both charmingly friendly (such a spirit named Margaret who thanks a living Margaret for the bouquets of dandelions left at her gravesite) and eerily, even dangerously menacing ones (a collection of apparitions, unexplained noises, poltergeists as well as many startling and often frighteningly uncanny premonitions as well). But yes, I do need to point out that albeit More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan is by necessity eerie and creepy, the included and showcased stories are also never gratuitously horridly frightening or overly violent either, and that what Jo-Anne Christensen provides with More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan is suitable for readers both young and old, so that in my opinion More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan works (or at least should work) for anyone aged twelve or so onwards who is interested in "true" ghost stories and in particular bien sûr in Saskatchewan based and themed examples, with the tales of More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan creating a fascinating addition to the province’s colourful history (and also being a wonderful sequel to Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan).

Five solid and smiles inducing stars for More Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan, warmly recommended, and that I now of course also want to read the third book, namely Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan 3 (even though the title is for me and too me rather substandard and blah).

[LobsterQuadrille · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do enjoy a good ghost story! Some of the stories seem like something that could have easily been made up on the spot, while others are more detailed and convincing. But I'm not reviewing this collection so much on possible validity as I am on my actual reading experience. The stories are fairly short and easy to read, and there are some really weird, spooky ones. The stories tell of all kinds of ghosts(and some other supernatural experiences too), from friendly, helpful ghosts to mischievous spooks and the more menacing specters.
My favorite stories of the collection were:

-The Noisy Farmhouse
-Haunt for Sale
-The Unwanted Housemother
-Ghosts in Them Thar Hills
-Dandelions for Margaret
-The Haunted Henhouse
-The Green-Eyed Girl
-The Phantom Phone Calls
-Joker's Wild
-Phantom Post
-Hide and Shriek
-Greed, Revenge and Murder!

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun read! Based on true stories and just overall enjoyable. I’d recommend for nearly any age group, it’s not overly scary.

[Martha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the photos included in the stories, unlike the first book I think they are actually of the places in the stories. Like the first book, the stories are a little childish, and the details incomplete. Still love ghost stories!

[Janice Martel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd give this book 3.5