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There are many documented ghost stories in Douglas County, GA. One common story involves an old plantation house where people claim to see the apparition of a former slave. It's said that she wanders the halls as if still looking for freedom. Some have heard her soft sobbing at night.

I'm not sure exactly, but you might be able to find out by checking local records or contacting the county's education department.

I'm not sure specifically which novels are approved by Polk County Schools. It could be a wide variety of works that meet their educational and content criteria. Maybe they include classic literature like 'To Kill a Mockingbird' or other educational novels that are suitable for the students' age groups and the school's curriculum goals.

The approval process in Polk County Schools for novels probably involves educators and maybe even some parents. They look at the content to ensure it aligns with the school's values. If a novel promotes positive values like respect, hard work, and friendship, it has a better chance of being approved. They also check for any controversial or inappropriate themes that could be harmful to students' mental or moral development.

I'm not sure exactly, but you might be able to find out by checking the local education department's records or contacting the county government.

They might be selected based on educational value. For example, novels that teach about different cultures, historical periods, or important values like kindness and honesty are likely to be chosen.

Some popular ones might be 'Charlotte's Web'. It's a classic that fourth - graders often love. The story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte is both heartwarming and educational about friendship and life on a farm.

One well - known story is of the haunted bridge. It's said that if you cross it at midnight, you might see a strange figure. Some believe it's the spirit of a person who died in a carriage accident on that bridge long ago. Just the thought of it gives people chills.

Well, in Polk County Schools' middle schools, 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio is often a great choice. It teaches about acceptance and kindness, as it follows the story of a boy with a facial deformity. Also, 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a thought - provoking novel that can introduce students to different concepts like a utopian/dystopian society.

Maybe it's to accommodate more students and classrooms in a limited space.