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Ghostly, ghastly tales : frights to tell at night / by Anastasia Garcia ; illustrated by Teo Skaffa.
"Each tale in this magical collection pulls you into a dark world of contemporary stories based on myths and legends from around the world. Haunted battlefields? Talking heads? Ghosts? Nefarious creatures in the night? Read all about spooky field trips, ghostly omens, cautionary tales, and more. Featuring stories inspired by folklore from Nigeria, the Philippines, the Caribbean, Iceland, England, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Ancient Egypt, Germany, Mexico, and the American South." -- From Amazon.com.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781423664925
- ISBN: 1423664922
- Physical Description: 207 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Kaysville, UT : Gibbs Smith, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Glow-in-the-dark cover!" |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-206). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Haunted objects. The last note ; The tomb of the Boy King ; Stitches and pinpricks ; Trapped in the backward place ; A figure in film -- Grim ghosts. Night class ; Drums of war ; Don't cry ; Dead visitors -- Creature feature. Beneath the ice ; It came from the deep ; My brother monster ; The death card ; A black omen -- Be careful what you wish for. Something is wrong with Mother ; Little playthings ; Sweet treats ; A long, black strand -- It goes bump in the night. Needle teeth ; The thing that isn't there ; Something walks, something follows ; A head full of dreams. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12 Gibbs Smith |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Haunted places > Juvenile fiction. Ghosts > Juvenile fiction. Supernatural > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Short stories. Ghost stories. Paranormal fiction. Horror fiction. Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 2 of 7 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 3 copies available at Jefferson County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Library-Arnold | JF HORROR GARCIA (Text) | 30061100324801 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Jefferson County Library-Cedar Hill | JF HORROR GARCIA (Text)
Digital Bookplate:
Donated by The Northwest Way program
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30031100326478 | Juvenile Fiction | Checked out | 10/22/2024 |
| Jefferson County Library-Windsor | JF HORROR GARCIA (Text) | 30065100324810 | Juvenile New Books | Checked out | 10/10/2024 |
