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      Tales to Frighten and Delight

      by Pleasant DeSpain
      Published
      Sep 2003
      Main Genre
      Horror Horror
      Pages
      80
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      About This Book

      "Scary stories have always been popular, especially with children. And no wonder-hearing such stories heightens the imagination and keeps us alert. The fantasy brings adventure to our routine daily lives. And above all, hearing scary story allows us to face our fears and emerge unharmed. In the nine stories here, skeletons dance, cats talk, and greedy trolls are tricked by a simple innkeeper. The stories come from many traditions, including: Japan (""The Dancing Skeleton""), Uruguay (""The Hungry Witch""), the Sioux Nation (""The Ghost Wife""), and the Congo (""The Talking Skull"")."

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Fantasy Horror

      Themes

      Fairy Tales / Folklore

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under)

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      Mar 2009 August House Publishers, Inc. ISBN 0874839165
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      First Edition Sep 2003 August House Publishers, Inc. ISBN 087483712X
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      Nov 2012 August House ISBN B009YLC518
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      Feb 2024 -- Not Selected ISBN B0CVSHRWLV
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