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VOYAGERS
THE THIRD GHOST
This Anthology has some spooky stories so you might want to read them with the lights on. The authors did a beautiful job with their individual work. You’ll meet some very interesting characters, especially if you like ghosts.
THE THIRD GHOST
By Yvonne Ventresca
In the first story, THE THIRD GHOST, we meet Lewis who is worried as he gets ready to sneak out in the middle of the night and leave his not quite thirteen-year-old sister alone, since their mom works the late shift ...more
THE THIRD GHOST
This Anthology has some spooky stories so you might want to read them with the lights on. The authors did a beautiful job with their individual work. You’ll meet some very interesting characters, especially if you like ghosts.
THE THIRD GHOST
By Yvonne Ventresca
In the first story, THE THIRD GHOST, we meet Lewis who is worried as he gets ready to sneak out in the middle of the night and leave his not quite thirteen-year-old sister alone, since their mom works the late shift ...more
The amazing thing about themed anthologies is that, while there's a single theme, the stories are incredibly varied. In the case of Voyagers: The Third Ghost, not only are the stories varied, but each is well-crafted and engaging. Among the ten included, there are ghosts, dangerous boarder crossings, brave counter-revolutionaries of WWII, some tragic history of early Caribbean days, and U. S. barnstorming days of the twenties. All take the reader on a short, but rewarding journey.
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I might be a bit prejudice as I am one of the contributing authors. That said, until I received my copy of the anthology I had not read any of the other stories and had no idea what to expect. What a delight to have my story included in this diverse and unique group. There's bound to be something for everyone. My personal favorite is Return to Cahokia. The writing and storytelling float and move with the grace of the gods who walk among the clouds.
Here's my short take on each story.
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Here's my short take on each story.
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Voyagers, The Third Ghost is a collection of short, historical fiction pieces written by ten different authors. These pieces were entries in a contest sponsored by the Insecure Writers Support Group and were selected by a panel of agents, authors, and editors.
Each story is unique in its own way. Some are somber like The Blind Ship which recounts a harrowing journey of slaves across the ocean. Some have great twists like the Third Ghost. And others are humourous like The Ghosts of Pompeii. Many c ...more
Each story is unique in its own way. Some are somber like The Blind Ship which recounts a harrowing journey of slaves across the ocean. Some have great twists like the Third Ghost. And others are humourous like The Ghosts of Pompeii. Many c ...more
Short stories are not one of my automatic choices to read, but I am so so glad that I bought this anthology after hearing some friends mention the title. It was fun to read the works of some new (to me) authors and enjoy their imaginative stories. This paperback anthology has ten stories, and my two favorites were "The Orchard" by Beth Anderson Schuck and "The Third Ghost' by Yvonne Ventresca. Anderson Schuck's story could lead to some interesting discussions with middle grade readers about time
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An entertaining collection of short stories spanning genres of fantasy, science fiction, and history. All will take you on a voyage. Funny moments to spooky moments. They are short and easy to read so won't take a lot of time. Great to read in any situation that requires you to wait, and you want to past the time in escape, in this new climate of civilization that we are now living in. Highly recommend.
I volunteered to read an ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion. ...more
I volunteered to read an ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion. ...more
Let me start with a disclaimer: I am one of the authors of the Insecure Writers Support Group 2020 anthology: "Voyagers: The Third Ghost." I have reviewed the stories of my fellow authors. The stories are unique, varied, and excellent! I enjoyed them all.
Yvonne Ventresca: "The Third Ghost�
Yvonne's story is suspenseful, atmospheric, and full of courage and love. Lewis, almost thirteen, regularly sneaks out of his apartment at night, leaving his younger sister sleeping alone while he follows his m ...more
Yvonne Ventresca: "The Third Ghost�
Yvonne's story is suspenseful, atmospheric, and full of courage and love. Lewis, almost thirteen, regularly sneaks out of his apartment at night, leaving his younger sister sleeping alone while he follows his m ...more
May 16, 2020
Roland Clarke
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Review 5 stars
Every one of these stories was different in style, historical period, use of plot elements, and varied appearances of the unexpected from folklore to time travel. Ten marvellous reads and not just for Middle Age readers as this finicky retiree can attest. This anthology kept me reading from cover to cover with minimal breaks.
1. The Third Ghost by Yvonne Ventresca
This poignant story set in 1981 kept me riveted through to the twist at the end, even though I sensed it coming � altho ...more
Every one of these stories was different in style, historical period, use of plot elements, and varied appearances of the unexpected from folklore to time travel. Ten marvellous reads and not just for Middle Age readers as this finicky retiree can attest. This anthology kept me reading from cover to cover with minimal breaks.
1. The Third Ghost by Yvonne Ventresca
This poignant story set in 1981 kept me riveted through to the twist at the end, even though I sensed it coming � altho ...more
Review 5 stars
Every one of these stories was different in style, historical period, use of plot elements, and varied appearances of the unexpected from folklore to time travel. Ten marvellous reads and not just for Middle Age readers as this finicky retiree can attest. This anthology kept me reading from cover to cover with minimal breaks.
1. The Third Ghost by Yvonne Ventresca
This poignant story set in 1981 kept me riveted through to the twist at the end, even though I sensed it coming � altho ...more
Every one of these stories was different in style, historical period, use of plot elements, and varied appearances of the unexpected from folklore to time travel. Ten marvellous reads and not just for Middle Age readers as this finicky retiree can attest. This anthology kept me reading from cover to cover with minimal breaks.
1. The Third Ghost by Yvonne Ventresca
This poignant story set in 1981 kept me riveted through to the twist at the end, even though I sensed it coming � altho ...more
It's been a long time since I've read a collection of various genre stories that had me so overwhelmed with emotion at the end, and the fact that it's a middle-grade collection still boggles my mind. If I were still in the classroom, I would ask all my kid's parents to seriously consider having their kids read this book. While some of the stories are light, most are deep and or emotionally intense, but still perfectly suited for young readers to grasp the depth of the concepts and themes present
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I have two confessions to make: the first that, from the cover, I assumed this was from a call for sci-fi stories. It was only by the third story I realised the prompt had been historical/fantasy middle-grade. The second confession is that I had the pleasure of reading two of the stories before submission. Then I had the joy of seeing them accepted.
Anthologies are strange beasts to review in any meaningful way. You may like some stories a great deal, you may enjoy others or admire something abou ...more
Anthologies are strange beasts to review in any meaningful way. You may like some stories a great deal, you may enjoy others or admire something abou ...more
Let me start with a disclaimer: I am one of the authors of the Insecure Writers Support Group 2020 anthology: "Voyagers: The Third Ghost." I have reviewed the stories of my fellow authors. The stories are unique, varied, and excellent! I enjoyed them all.
Yvonne Ventresca: "The Third Ghost�
Yvonne's story is suspenseful, atmospheric, and full of courage and love. Lewis, almost thirteen, regularly sneaks out of his apartment at night, leaving his younger sister sleeping alone while he follows his m ...more
Yvonne Ventresca: "The Third Ghost�
Yvonne's story is suspenseful, atmospheric, and full of courage and love. Lewis, almost thirteen, regularly sneaks out of his apartment at night, leaving his younger sister sleeping alone while he follows his m ...more
I've struggled to read during 2020's pandemic, so this collection of short stories was ideal for getting me back into the habit again. Few were from my normally selected genre, nevertheless I found the tales to be enjoyable reads. A wide variety from a ghost story to science-fiction via the famed Soviet Night Witches. Enjoyable!
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