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Parkhurst, Liz, Editor

The August House Book of Scary Stories: Spooky Tales for Telling Out Loud

144 pp. | August | September, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-87483-915-9 $15.95
(3) 4-6 Chill-seeking readers will be enticed by the effectively creepy cover of this collection of scary tales, including contributions by a variety of authors and storytellers. The stories come from a wide range of cultures, from Irish and Scottish to Mexican to Japanese and more. They include a combination of folklore-inspired pieces, urban legends, and original tales; storytelling performance advice is also provided.
Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

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