About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses a fascination with the darker corners of history or asks thoughtful questions about what lingers after people are gone. This anthology, curated by the legendary Andre Norton, gathers stories centered on young spirits who remain tied to the living world. It is less about 'jump scares' and more about the atmospheric, bittersweet nature of memory, loss, and the endurance of the human spirit. While categorized as horror, the collection functions more like a series of historical mysteries. It invites middle-school readers to explore complex emotions such as loneliness and the desire for belonging. The stories are intellectually stimulating and linguistically rich, making them ideal for a mature young reader who enjoys a sense of eerie wonder without excessive gore. It is a sophisticated choice for navigating the thin line between the known and the unknown.
