Perron Family Haunting: The Ghost Story That Inspired Horror Movies

by Ebony Joy Wilkins

The Perron family received this advice from the previous homeowner of their Rhode Island For the sake of your family, leave the lights on at night! A ghostly witch named Bathsheba led the haunting of the Perron family, physically and psychologically tormenting them. This legendary ghost story eventually became the subject of the movie The Conjuring, and continued to haunt the Perron family for years to come.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2019

About the author

Ebony Joy Wilkins, Ph.D. is an English professor, writer, and Founder of Curriculum Cafe. She is the author of the Mathical Honor Book DK Life Stories Katherine Johnson, If You Traveled On The Underground Railroad, Claudette Colvin Refuses to Move, and more. When I don't have a book or pen in hand I like to visit family, play tennis, try new restaurants, travel to new cities, or relax on the beach. Ebony lives in Chicago, Illinois. Read more about her books and subscription service, Ebony Kids, at ebonyjoywilkins.com and follow her on Instagram at @drebonyjoy, @ebony_kids, and TikTok @ebonykids.

Reviews

[M_ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this very short overview of the Perron family haunting, for which the movie The Conjuring is based, over a cup of coffee.

I didn't realize one of the five daughters, Andrea Perron, has written a 3-volume account of their experience. This short (children's??) book, which appears to have been made for something like a Scholastic Book Fair, has several photos, which were neat to look at.

Now that I know there are actual books out there about the haunting written by one of the Perron siblings, I'm looking forward to reading them!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a great book for younger readers interested in the supernatural or hauntings. The text didn’t talk down to the inquisitive young readers who might pick it up, and there were many historical photographs included. I’m happy to have this in our library collection.

[Jailynn]

It was good and really good

[Melinda Keen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this one.. I'd love to know more of what this family went thru.