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Short & Shivery assembles thirty ghost stories selected from global folklore, reimagined for a youthful audience. With stark illustrations and vivid, goose‑bump details, the volume delivers an engaging dose of spectral suspense. The anthology includes renowned tales such as “The Robber Bridegroom” by the Brothers Grimm, “Tailypo,” and “The Golem,” as well as retellings of works by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving, inviting readers to explore familiar ghosts through fresh, accessible prose.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Robert D. San Souci
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