Books like Haunted Houses by Robert D. San Souci
Robert D. San Souci presents a collection of ten spooky short stories for young readers, each revolving around a uniquely haunted house. From a mansion full of pirate treasure to a ghost‑ridden dollhouse, a vacation home with people‑eating spiders, an abandoned teahouse with restless spirits, and a Ouija board that predicts doom, the tales mix classic horror elements with imaginative twists. The stories vary in tone, some ending on a hopeful note while others leave their protagonists uncertain. Black‑and‑white illustrations by Patty Saldenberg and Revoy enhance the fright factor, making this anthology a vivid companion for readers exploring American horror and supernatural themes at the middle‑grade level.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert D. San Souci
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