The Kingfisher Book of Scary Stories

The Kingfisher Book of Scary Stories by Powling, Chris. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780753453896.

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 Turnbull A Face in the Dark by Ruskin Bond The Bravest Man in the World retold by Robert Hull Tsipporah by Adèle Geras An Oddment by Chris Powling Bush Medicine by Faustin Charles Mine by Anthony Masters A Loathly Lady by Susan Price The Ghost on Saturday Night by Sid Fleischman Siren Song by Vivien Alcock