Old Devil Wind Author:Bill, Jr. Martin In this cumulative tale that begins on Âone dark and stormy night, Ghost begins to wail. Then Candle flickers. Floor creaks. Owl hoots. And Wind begins to blow . . . and blow . . . and BLOW. . . . ÂThe mounting cadence will be splendid aloud; kids will begin to chime in on the first reading. RootÂs da... more »rk, swirling paintings of the thoroughly haunted house, lit with a ghostly glow, are right in the proper spirit.Â--Kirkus Reviews« less