March 1, 2011
Gr 4-7-While this book ties in with the Ghost Trackers TV series, even readers who are not familiar with the show will find it interesting. Starting off by asking his audience if they believe in ghosts (he's a former skeptic), Gudgeon thoroughly discusses all things ghostly. Chapters take on the history of sightings, scientists and paranormal research, haunted places around the world, and ghost tracking. The meatiest one is "A Guide to Spirits, and Other Apparitions." Side boxes offer other assorted information, and photographs and illustrations, some quite eerie, are sprinkled throughout. The writing is clear and the subject is presented in an evenhanded manner. Gail Stewart's Ghosts (ReferencePoint, 2008) is also a strong contender for the ghost-loving crowd. Gudgeon's title is a solid consideration, fine for research and pleasure reading.-Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI
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