About the author
Jen Besel writes nonfiction for young readers on unexplained and paranormal topics. Haunted Places (Bolt Jr., 2020) introduces children to stories about reputedly haunted locations through short, direct text paired with photography and simple graphic elements, part of a series designed for reluctant or early readers investigating mysteries and legends. The book favors an investigative framing, presenting claims about a place's history alongside the reported haunting, over either debunking or endorsing the phenomena described. Besel's work sits within children's educational nonfiction on the supernatural, aimed at a school and library market rather than an adult audience interested in paranormal research or belief.
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💬 What our editors say about Jen Besel's books
“While this volume successfully demystifies spectral phenomena for its target demographic through engaging visuals and simple text, it will not suit readers seeking rigorous academic analysis or adult-oriented horror. Those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Places Besel, Jen
“Jen Besel’s 'Haunted Places' succeeds in its primary goal of introducing spectral phenomena to a younger demographic through approachable storytelling and visual aids. It effectively lowers the barrier to entry for those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Places Besel, Jen