Books like Thirteen chairs by Dave Shelton
In "Thirteen Chairs," a boy finds himself drawn into an empty house one cold night and is ushered to a table where twelve strange figures sit. As the thirteenth chair is pulled out for him, each guest tells a unique ghost story—ranging from ominous deaths and malevolent spirits to tales of revenge and reward. By the end of the night, the boy realizes the story he must tell, weaving together the various supernatural narratives into his own experience.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Dave Shelton
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