Ghosts of the Pacific Northwest can be just as mischievous as any others—shattering glass, waking people in the middle of the night, and sending families fleeing from their homes—but, truth be told, most of them are a pretty cheerful crew. In Ellensburg, Washington, one ghost even tags along on his granddaughter’s dates to make sure there’s no funny business.

Clarry Penrose finds the good in everyone. Even in her father, who isn’t fond of children, and...

Nina Idi - a third child in a society where families are allowed only two children - has been...

Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an...