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Scary Classics is an anthology that brings together a range of well-known spooky tales from some of the most celebrated authors of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The collection includes "The lion" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, "Red‑Headed League" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "The absence of Mr. Glass" by G.K. Chesterton, "Good Lady Ducayne" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, "The story of the goblins who stole a sexton" by Charles Dickens, "The Canterville ghost" by Oscar Wilde, "A raid on the oyster pirates" by Jack London, "At the edge of the crater" by L.T. Meade & Robert Eustace, "The violet car" by E. Nesbit, and "Gabriel‑Ernest" by Saki.
The anthology weaves together mystery, detective investigation, and classic horror, offering stories that range from subtle ghostly encounters to daring adventures. Designed for a younger readership, Scary Classics provides a portal into the rich traditions of American and English horror literature while maintaining an engaging, child‑friendly tone.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Maria Magallanes
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