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C. B. Colby curates a vivid anthology of ninety‑five unsettling stories that capture the uncanny spirit of global locales, with a focus on the United States. These tales weave intrigue, mystery, and spectral encounters into a format engaging for juvenile readers, offering both suspense and a touch of the supernatural.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: C. B. Colby
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