Haunted Histories: Creepy Castles, Dark Dungeons, and Powerful Palaces

Guided by tween "ghostorian" Virgil, readers will discover fascinating facts about calamitous events throughout history as they explore castles, palaces and dungeons and those infamous figures associated with each. For instance, did you know that many castles were made out of wood painted to look like stone? Or that wealthy prisoners in the Tower of London could keep servants? The book is chock-full of details that kids will find intriguing--dungeon life for prisoners, methods of turture, and even the most popular methods of poisoning enemies. So join Virgil and the other ghostly inhabitants for an historical adventure on the dark side.

© 2025 Henry Holt and Co. (E-Book): 9781429955317

Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 25. Juni 2025