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The Puffin Book of Ghosts And Ghouls

The Puffin Book of Ghosts And Ghouls

Summary

Get ready for Halloween with these terrifying tales. . .

Have you checked under your bed? Made sure there's nothing hiding in your wardrobe?

Good. Then you should be safe to read this book...

Settle down for the 14 ghostly stories...

Enter the terrifying world of the supernatural and meet an unnerving array of ghosts and ghouls, including a Victorian child with disturbing powers, two children with a gruesome plan, and a bizarre ghost puppy.

These shuddering short stories come from highly acclaimed authors, including:

Gene Kemp
Joan Aiken
Penelope Lively
Michael Morpurgo
Ray Bradbury

Are you brave enough to make it through all 14 stories?

Reviews

  • A remarkable range of materials... satisfying to nibble at, or provide a rich blend of flavours if attacked at one or two sittings ... worth the investment
    The Times Educational Supplement

About the author

Gene Kemp

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