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Fearsome Tales for Fiendish Kids is a compilation of short, horror‑inflected stories written by Jamie Rix. The tales revolve around a cast of mischievous children—a girl who feigns illness, a greedy giant named Serena Slurp, a bullying bully who suffers a fiery mishap, and a chaotic household—who each meet absurdly dramatic fates. The book blends elements of magic, supernatural mishaps, and absurdity to deliver darkly humorous warnings to children who misbehave.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Jamie Rix
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