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Arielle North Olson and Howard Schwartz gather a diverse array of terrifying folk tales from around the globe, retelling them for a juvenile audience. The volume presents classic horror stories that challenge the boundary between reality and imagination, engaging readers with supernatural creatures, demons, and other unseen threats. With a focus on folklore and the power of storytelling, Ask the Bones invites young readers to confront their deepest fears in an age‑appropriate format.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Various
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