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Classic Scary Stories brings together a handpicked assortment of suspenseful short tales suitable for juvenile readers. The anthology includes works by O. Henry, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and numerous other renowned authors. Themes of mystery, ghosts, and the supernatural weave through each narrative, offering a thrilling reading experience that has appealed to young audiences for decades.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Molly Cooper
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