Books About Local History

The Best Local History Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about local history? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Haunting of Hillside School
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

The Haunting of Hillside School

By Kristiana Gregory · Book #4 in the Cabin Creek Mysteries series

A ghostly face at a school window leads to eerie clues and a haunting mystery.

176 pages· 12,749 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 240 ratings
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Summary: In Cabin Creek, cousins Claire and David spot a ghostly face at their school's second-floor window. As they delve into the mystery, they encounter strange clues: haunting piano music, the scent of pumpkin pie, and a painting eerily resembling the ghost. Is their school truly haunted? With each discovery, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, leaving them to question the secrets hidden within their spooky old schoolhouse. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?
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