A Starlet's Shadow (Haunted States of America Set 2 (Set of 4))

Isabella Rodriguez is thrilled that she and her sister get to spend a week with their aunt in sunny Los Angeles, California. A budding photographer, Isa keeps her camera at the ready to capture all the iconic sightsespecially those of the historic Hollywood neighborhood where her aunt lives. After one of Isa's photos shows a mysterious shadowy figure, she learns that Hollywood Hills is haunted. Now the ghost in the photo won't leave Isa alone. She's trying to communicate with Isa . . . but what does she want? Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An authors note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

Thomas Kingsley Troupe has been making up stories ever since he was in short pants. As an adult, hes the author of a whole lot of books for kids. When hes not writing, he enjoys movies, biking, taking naps, and hunting ghosts as a member of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Raised in Nordeast Minneapolis, he now lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his awe-inspiring family.