About the author
Tim Cooke is the author of two illustrated nonfiction titles for younger readers published by Lerner Publications. The Haunted Stanley Hotel (2025) covers the well-known Colorado hotel's reputation for strange noises and reported ghostly activity, framing the material as an open mystery for readers to weigh rather than a settled claim. Island of the Dolls and Other Spooky Places (2024) takes readers on an armchair tour of reportedly eerie locations around the world, including abandoned cities and sites associated with mysterious disappearances. Both books are written in short, accessible language suited to young readers curious about the paranormal, presenting reported hauntings and unexplained places as engaging mysteries rather than making claims about their truth. Cooke's two listed titles point to work in illustrated children's nonfiction on spooky travel and history.
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💬 What our editors say about Tim Cooke's books
“While this title succeeds in its goal of engaging young audiences with accessible language and inviting summaries, it may not satisfy adults seeking rigorous academic analysis or deep paranormal investigation. The focus on 'young…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Haunted Stanley Hotel Cooke, Tim
“Cooke provides a polished, visually engaging entry point into the world of spooky places, making complex folklore digestible for younger audiences. However, this work is not suited for seasoned horror enthusiasts or readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Island of the Dolls and Other Spooky Places Cooke, Tim
