The Kingfisher Book of Scary Stories
Chris Powling, Peter Bailey
Paperback
(Kingfisher, Oct. 1, 2002)
Here are ghouls, goblins, and ghosts galore! With its chilling mix of contemporary stories and retellings of old favorites, this anthology is illustrated with haunting detail and offers a satisfying, spooky read. The tales from top-notch writers make this an ideal read-aloud for Halloween, and a must-have gift book for all young fright fans.Among the scary stories included are:Widdershins by Ann TurnbullA Face in the Dark by Ruskin BondThe Bravest Man in the World retold by Robert HullTsipporah by Adèle GerasAn Oddment by Chris PowlingBush Medicine by Faustin CharlesMine by Anthony MastersA Loathly Lady by Susan PriceThe Ghost on Saturday Night by Sid FleischmanSiren Song by Vivien Alcock
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