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In "The Scary States of America," Michael Teitelbaum guides readers through a chilling tour of the nation's most haunted locales. Narrated by Jason Specter, the unofficial collector of paranormal artifacts, the book presents true‑based tales of a psychic fire‑starter from Illinois, Florida’s odor‑laden Skunk Ape, the mischievous Shadow People of Arkansas, the legendary Jersey Devil, extraterrestrials who harvest human organs while visiting Washington, and the sorrowful ghost of a teenage girl doomed to haunt an Oregon lighthouse. Each story blends skepticism and wonder, illustrating that not all visitors from other worlds intend harm—but some do.
Aimed at juvenile readers, the volume celebrates American folklore while cautioning that the events described are rooted in real reports. The collection invites readers to confront the terror that lurks in their own state, making it a compelling introduction to American supernatural legend.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Teitelbaum
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