Jack-O'-Lantern Ghost

One fall afternoon, young Ben Mozingo'sfather, Cordes, takes Ben on a routine tour of The Bond, the large plantationfor which he is superintendent. The routine tour, however, turns into a tripthat will alter their lives forever. After they dock at the end of the pier,Stone Hucks, a poacher and all-round bully, shoots Mr. Mozingo. When Ben'sfamily is unable to afford the proper medical treatment for his father, Ben isdrawn to Hell Hole Swamp in pursuit of the Jack-o'-Lantern Ghost and thelegendary treasure said to be buried under it. Ultimately, Ben's courageoussearch for treasure ends in other kinds of wealth besides just silver and gold.Nancy Rhyne, a resident of Murrells Inlet, is an award-winning author andone of the South's great storytellers. She strives to introduce children to theheritage of their area through local folklore and legends that are designed toinspire children to learn about their own surroundings as well as to entertainthem with delightful stories of children, much like themselves, caught in somevery unusual circumstances. She actively lectures to school groups,conventions, civic organizations, and other groups who enjoy her tales of theSouth Carolina Low Country, plantation life in the 1800s, and most recently,the intriguing tale of the infamous creature believed to be half human and halflizard that roams the lowlands. She has published many books, among themOnce Upon a Time on a Plantation , Alice Flagg: The Ghost ofthe Hermitage , and The South Carolina Lizard Man , allpublished by Pelican.Mauro Magellan achieved fame as the drummer of the Georgia Satellites.Rhyne, Nancy is the author of 'Jack-O'-Lantern Ghost' with ISBN 9781565541320 and ISBN 1565541324.