a natural history : 500 years of searching for proof
Clarke, Roger
2012
Explores the evolution of ghosts in western culture, discussing why people see ghosts, what they believe at the time of the ghost sightings, religious beliefs and more.
"When an old friend disappears in Aokigahara, Japan's infamous 'suicide forest,' Tark and the ghostly Okiku must resolve their differences and return to find her. In a strange village inside Aokigahara, old ghosts and an ancient evil lie waiting."--Provided by publisher.
Soon after an art scholarship gets Liv a place at prestigious Wickham Hall, she becomes the latest victim of a dark conspiracy spanning 150 years, but her ghost, aided by friend Gabe and boyfriend Malcolm, tries to put a stop to the killing.
People have believed in ghosts since ancient times and recently paranormal investigators have developed methods to detect evidence of the spirit world.
"Engaging images accompany information about the Winchester mystery house. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.
In alternating chapters, Darcy Patel navigates the publishing world and Lizzie, the heroine of Darcy's novel, slips into the "Afterworld" to survive a terrorist attack and becomes a spirit guide, as both face many challenges.