Ghost Stories from the Pacific Northwest

I think scary stories are important in helping people deal with fear. By experiencing fear in a story where we can control what is happening, we gain skill and experience in dealing with fear in situations we can't control. -- Storyteller and Teacher, Roberta Simpson Brown Parents are sometimes concerned that violence or gore in scary stories will be bad for children. This is not so: they provide hope through happy endings, and offer the child both positive and negative examples of behavior. With their imaginary violence, scary stories teach moral principles, good social behavior, courage, heroism, and hope. -- Storytellers and Teachers, Richard and Judy Young Over 100 ghost stories This well-organized book is essential to folklore collections, and perfect for light amusement or serious study. -- School Library Journal MacDonald holds a Ph.D. in Folklore, and one of her specialties is collecting true stories of the supernatural. This book contains more than 100 of them. Believers and skeptics alike are certain to enjoy this book. -- Statesman Journal Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.