Cursed Objects
Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items
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Average rating3.5
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Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items
Ratings2
Average rating3.5
Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale. They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. They’re cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you. Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume. Inside, readers will learn about: • Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring • The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kick-started World War I • The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The Possession • The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single family • The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit • And many more!
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This book is a little too cheeky for my liking; I read about the paranormal to learn. It also tried too hard to debunk. In some cases, rather than just reporting. But it was still an enjoyable read, and not too dark, so it would be a good starter book for kids interested in high strangeness and weird history.
Looking for a great, informative read for spooky season? This book gave me the absolute creeps and taught me a few things. It's a wonderful audiobook for October!
