A World Full of Spooky Stories
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A World Full of Spooky Stories

Written by Angela McAllister · Illustrated by Madalina Andronic

Book #4 in the World Full of . . . series

Discover eerie tales from around the world in this spine-chilling anthology perfect for Halloween nights.

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Dive into a world of eerie tales with this collection of spooky stories from across the globe. Meet the fearsome Baba Yaga, the serpent woman of Spain, and the water-dwelling Bunyip from Australia. Will Tam Lin escape the Queen of the Fairies? Can Father Death free himself from the Enchanted Apple Tree? Each story, retold with a chilling twist, promises to keep you on edge. Perfect for Halloween or any night you crave a spine-tingling adventure, this anthology invites you to light a candle and prepare for a night of global ghostly encounters.

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Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world. Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you turn the pages of this spine chilling anthology of spooky stories from around the world. Read all about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the waterdwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night… This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked! Features stories from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia, India, UK, Canada, France, China, Ireland, Syria, Korea, Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Arabia, Spain, Tibet, Iran, Greece. The tales are expertly retold by Angela McAllister for spooky fun for the whole family and illustrated by Romanian born Madalina Andronic whose beautifully spooky images bring these stories to life before your very eyes. Are you ready for story time with a spooky twist?

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Hardcover
Pages
128
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
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Published
September 3, 2019
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9780711241480

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