The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton

Haunted Places Index
In The House of Dies Drear, Thomas and his family live in a house they believe is actually haunted. This site is dedicated to providing information about so-called haunted places around the world. Click on a state or country to discover information about specific "haunted" places.

Companions of the Night by Vivian Vande Velde

Vivian Vande Velde
Vivian Vande Velde is a masterful creator of suspense and fantasy. Read more about the author and her works at this site, illustrated with the colorful covers from her books.

Redwall by Brian Jacques

Redwall Abbey
This is the official home page for the author of the Redwall series, Brian Jacques. It includes biographical information, illustrations of his characters, and links to related sites and information.

The Redwall.net Kitchen
In the Redwall series, Brian Jacques’s characters create recipes. This site features some of the recipes from the books as well as recipes from readers for you to sample.

Foundation by Isaac Asimov

New York Times Obituary for Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was an extremely prolific writer—writing nearly 500 books before his death in 1991. He once said, "I work every day. Sunday is my best day: no mail, no telephones. Writing is my only interest. Even speaking is an interruption." Read through this obituary for more information about Asimov’s writing process. What is your opinion of his single-minded dedication to writing? Share your thoughts in a class discussion.

Imperial Trantor
This site features illustrations and music related to the Foundation series. Click on the "Foundation" links at the bottom of the page to access the artwork. The site also includes an interview with Asimov and related links.