| Tales to Frighten and Delight Contributor(s): DeSpain, Pleasant (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874839165 ISBN-13: 9780874839166 Publisher: August House Publishers OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Series: Books of Nine Lives |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.2" W x 7.2" (0.25 lbs) 80 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 89845 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Nine traditional scary stories from various parts of the world, including Japan, Uruguay, and other countries. Scary stories have always been popular, especially with children. And no wonder--hearing such stories heightens the imagination and keeps us alert. The fantasy brings adventure to our routine daily lives. And above all, hearing scary story allows us to face our fears and emerge unharmed.In the nine stories here, skeletons dance, cats talk, and greedy trolls are tricked by a simple innkeeper. The stories come from many traditions, including: Japan ("The Dancing Skeleton"), Uruguay ("The Hungry Witch"), the Sioux Nation ("The Ghost Wife"), and the Congo ("The Talking Skull"). |