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Illustrated by
Jeanne A. Benas.
In this collection of spooky stories, moralizing is often equally as important as the fright factor. Bad things don't just happen, they happen for a reason, usually because the protagonist has strayed from using good sense. The tales are accompanied by black-and-white illustrations that add a little levity to the scenes.