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12 Creepy Urban Legends

by M.J. YORK
9781632352927. ea vol: 32p. (Scary and Spooky). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Amicus. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $31.35. pap. $9.95.
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Gr 4–7—A brief introduction to the paranormal. Topics are introduced alongside two or three photographs, a fact box, and questions for thinking and discussion. Muted colors and design elements beg for a face-lift or at least some added pizzazz. The further information section offers recent updates on each topic digitally using a QR code, but otherwise the series is visually dated and unlikely to appeal to students.
VERDICT Lack of in-depth coverage makes this set an additional purchase at best.
Reviewed by Jane Miller , Apr 01, 2017

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