Books in Scary Tales series

The first English edition of The Arabian Nights Entertainment was published in the early 1700sand its tales are still being told today! The Third Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor introduces readers to a story from halfway around the world, showcasing centuries-old South Asian culture. Joined with the classic tale of Jack the Giant Killer, "Jorinda and Jorindel," "Tamlane," and "The Twelve Brothers," readers are drawn into chilling, eerie fairy tales that include lots of magic and wonder. Dark, haunting images and illustrations complement each story and help readers explore these scary fairy tales and their own imaginations.

What could be more terrifying than a city crawling with rats? In The Ratcatcher, a story eerily similar to the legend of the Piped Piper, readers are taken to an old German town where thats exactly the problem. However, by the end of the tale, its not just the rats that have disappearedits all the towns children! This and other terrible tales are accompanied by full-color images and illustrations that add some beauty to otherwise dark literary worlds. The fire of readers imaginations will be lit as they encounter unforgettable storytelling in "Gold-tree and Silver-tree," "The Devil and his Grandmother," and "The King Who Would See Paradise."

Rapunzel and Cinderella have both been imagined as movies with happy endings and positive morals. However, both stories began as haunting fairy tales long ago. In Rushen Coatie, a similar story to Cinderella, the wicked stepsisters dont just end up without the prince, their toes are cut off! And Rapunzels witch? She sends Rapunzel to live in the desert! Though old, these tales will enthrall readers familiar with happier fairy tales and stimulate their imaginations with full-color images and illustrations. Other dark fairy tales from around the world, including "The Dragon of the North" and "The Demon with the Matted Hair," introduce readers to new tales of terror and woe.