The Bell Witch: Ghost of Tennessee (American Legends and Folktales)

In the early 1800s, after John Bell shoots at a strange animal in his cornfield near Tennessee's Red River, he and his family fall victim to malicious attacks by an entity called the Bell Witch.

In the woods and fields of Tennessee, the spirits of the past come to haunt unknowing country residents. For the Bell family, one particular ghost would find its way into their lives, tormenting them for years. The Bell Witch, as she was called, left a mark not only on the Bell residence but also on the farm on which they lived. Here, using accessible language for young readers, the story is re-envisioned and presented on the page using colorful and descriptive illustrations sure to engage and enthrall young audiences.