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American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad That Haunted a Nation
American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad That Haunted a Nation
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CAN THE DEAD TALK TO THE LIVING? Discover the astonishingly true story of Maggie, Kate, and Leah Fox--the Civil War-era sisters and teen mediums who created the American séance.
A real-life ghost story for young adult readers interested in the supernatural, American history, and women's rights! Rap. Rap. Rap. The eerie sound was first heard in March of 1848 at the home of the Fox family in Hydesville, New York. The family's two daughters, Kate and Maggie, soon discovered that they could communicate with the spirit that was making these uncanny noises; he told them he had been a traveling peddler who had been murdered. This strange incident, and the ones that followed, generated a media frenzy beyond anything the Fox sisters could have imagined. Kate and Maggie, managed (or perhaps manipulated) by their elder sister Leah, became famous spirit mediums, giving public exhibitions, and advising other celebrities of their day. But were the Fox sisters legitimate? In the years that followed their rise, the Civil War killed roughly 1 in 4 soldiers, increasing the demand for contacting the dead. However, media campaigns against the sisters gathered steam as well... This thrilling and mysterious true story from veteran author Barb Rosenstock (Caldecott Honor winner) will spark teens' interest in American history, encourage media literacy, and reveal insights into the Civil War era, fake news, and women's rights.
Author: Barb Rosenstock
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Published: 04/15/2025
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.9lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781635928051
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2025
School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 139
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2025
Booklist 04/01/2025 pg. 71
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2025 pg. 117
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Barb Rosenstock is the author of many nonfiction books for young people, including Mornings With Monet, Fight of the Century, Prairie Boy, and Dorothea's Eyes. Her picture book on Vasily Kandinsky, The Noisy Paint Box, won the Caldecott Honor. Visit barbrosenstock.com.
A real-life ghost story for young adult readers interested in the supernatural, American history, and women's rights! Rap. Rap. Rap. The eerie sound was first heard in March of 1848 at the home of the Fox family in Hydesville, New York. The family's two daughters, Kate and Maggie, soon discovered that they could communicate with the spirit that was making these uncanny noises; he told them he had been a traveling peddler who had been murdered. This strange incident, and the ones that followed, generated a media frenzy beyond anything the Fox sisters could have imagined. Kate and Maggie, managed (or perhaps manipulated) by their elder sister Leah, became famous spirit mediums, giving public exhibitions, and advising other celebrities of their day. But were the Fox sisters legitimate? In the years that followed their rise, the Civil War killed roughly 1 in 4 soldiers, increasing the demand for contacting the dead. However, media campaigns against the sisters gathered steam as well... This thrilling and mysterious true story from veteran author Barb Rosenstock (Caldecott Honor winner) will spark teens' interest in American history, encourage media literacy, and reveal insights into the Civil War era, fake news, and women's rights.
Author: Barb Rosenstock
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Published: 04/15/2025
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.9lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781635928051
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2025
School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 139
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2025
Booklist 04/01/2025 pg. 71
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2025 pg. 117
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Barb Rosenstock is the author of many nonfiction books for young people, including Mornings With Monet, Fight of the Century, Prairie Boy, and Dorothea's Eyes. Her picture book on Vasily Kandinsky, The Noisy Paint Box, won the Caldecott Honor. Visit barbrosenstock.com.
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