Tales to Frighten and Delight
Nine traditional scary stories from various parts of the world, including Japan, Uruguay, and other countries. 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").
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Tales to Frighten and Delight
Nine traditional scary stories from various parts of the world, including Japan, Uruguay, and other countries. 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").
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780874837124 |
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Publisher: | August House Publishers, Inc. |
Publication date: | 12/14/2005 |
Pages: | 80 |
Product dimensions: | 5.55(w) x 7.91(h) x 0.21(d) |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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