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The Ghostly Tales of Connecticut, Spooky America

Ghost stories from America's Nutmeg State have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!


Connecticut's haunted history and local legends come to life--even when the main players are dead. Discover the headless horseman of Canton, learn about the witches of Nineveh Falls, and come see about a pirate's curse. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Ellie O'Ryan

Ellie O'Ryan spent her childhood obsessed with reading, which turned out to be excellent preparation for a career as a children's book author. She has lived in several different states, including Connecticut. Ellie loves reading scary stories more than watching scary movies, and wouldn't mind seeing a ghost, as long as it was a friendly one. She lives with her family in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Arcadia Publishing/The History Press