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Eek! Stories to make you shriek invites children into three compact, suspenseful tales that are perfectly pitched for early readers. From a talking doll that whispers secrets, through a comic dog picture that suddenly starts barking, to a Halloween monster that lurks in the shadows, each story delivers a playful blend of humor and mild eeriness. The collection also serves as an Accelerated Reader resource, offering both entertaining narrative fun and a useful tool for reading growth.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jane O'Connor
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