Laura Roach Dragon (Books)

Laura Roach Dragon Books

Laura Roach Dragon writes for young readers, with her works often delving into traumatic experiences and familial bonds, as seen in her novel Hurricane Boy, which explores the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Her writing aims to offer solace and hope, reflected in her background of working with children in a hospital setting. Her stories also reveal a fascination with local lore and the supernatural, evident in her collection of scary tales set in New Orleans and bayou country.

The Ghostly Tales of New Orleans

112 pages
4 hours of reading

3.9(15)Add rating

Welcome to the spooky streets of New Orleans! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that New Orleans cemeteries are built above ground? Or that thousands of visitors each year come to see what ghosts and spirits may appear in these beautiful Cities of the Dead? Can you believe that the ghost of Marie Laveau--the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans--was once seen dancing on a tomb, with a snake wrapped around her? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Big Easy, and have you sleeping with the light on!