American Library Association Youth Media Awards 2026: American Spirits

The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad that Haunted a Nation

by Barb Rosenstock
This nonfiction book tells the story of Maggie, Kate, and Leah Fox, three sisters living in Civil War America who became famous for Maggie and Kate's claims of being spiritual mediums.
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