The August House book of scary stories : spooky tales for telling out loud
by Liz Smith Parkhurst Scary stories: everybody loves to hear them, and everybody loves to tell them. They are popular for sharing in many settings―campouts, sleepovers, classroom or youth-group gatherings―as well as just plain fun to read. Selected especially for appeal to upper-elementary and middle-school students, each story has been crafted through multiple performances in school and library settings. Stories include traditional folktales, local legends, and original stories; some have historical settings and some are set in current times. |
Christina's Ghost
by Betty Ren Wright Christina is not looking forward to spending the summer with Uncle Ralph. She dreads the long days in the spooky, isolated Victorian mansion especially because Uncle Ralph dislikes her and there are no children nearby to play with. Things change, however, when she sees the ghostly figure of a small, sad boy who mysteriously disappears before she can talk to him. Convinced that he's a ghost, Christina sets out to discover why he's there. Could he be linked to the murders that happened in the house thirty years before? And what evil, chilling presence is lurking in the attic? Betty Ren Wright adroitly combines a suspenseful tale fo the supernatural with the touching story of two very different people who learn to like each other. |
Mystery of the Blue-Gowned Ghost
by Linda Wirkner Kelly Brennan didn't expect to enjoy her summer in Williamsburg. Looking at a bunch of boring buildings while her know-it-all younger brother spouted facts from a guidebook was not her idea of fun. She felt better when the re-created colonial town turned out to be the perfect place to practice her photography. Kelly found herself becoming interested in spite of herself. Even more intriguing was the mystery Kelly found outside Colonial williamsburg's Historic Area. Why was Aunt alma so nervous? Why were strange things happening at Aunt Alma's run-down old house? And why was Edgar Porter so determined to buy the house--and so convinced he would succeed? |
Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales)
by James Preller Welcome. Have a seat. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Home Sweet Horror isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale. Meet Liam Finn, who's just moved into a new home with his father and sister. But this old house that seems empty, isn't . . . Bloody Mary is here. Called back from the dead by a game, she's just dying to talk. |
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
by Alvin Schwartz Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. In this paperback edition, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare! And don't miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3! |