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Prom Night is an anthology of twenty‑two short stories edited by Nancy Springer. The tales weave fantasy and contemporary settings, presenting scenarios such as an elf who must secure a prom date to stay in the mortal world, a young man confronting the moral gray areas of forbidden acts, and a girl who reshapes the legend of Pygmalion for a modern audience. Each narrative blends humor, suspense, and a touch of horror or adventure, exploring teenage anxieties and dreams through imaginative, genre‑bending plots.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Nancy Springer
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