Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories by Dan SaSuWeh Jones, Weshoyot Alvitre
Published by Scholastic Nonfiction on September 7, 2021
ISBN: 1338681621
Pages: 176
Genres: Folklore
Format: Nonfiction
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This is a book full of real American Indian stories—some creepy, some mysterious, and some are just downright scary. All these tales have been passed down from one generation to the next. The collection of stories is engaging and will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Additionally, the stories serve to teach readers about some American Indian cultures, traditions, and beliefs. There are line drawings at the beginning of each story, and while nice, they add little to the overall story or reading experience. The stories encompass a wide representation of different tribes. Some stories are creepy, but some are actually scary and somewhat violent. For this reason, I wouldn’t recommend this book for readers younger than 5th grade.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME