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Spooky Stories
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Spooky Stories is a spine-tingling collection of spooky tales to share, designed to give you chills. This book contains eight unsettling stories that will bring you out in goosebumps. Among the eerie settings are a haunted castle, a spooky diary, a creepy treehouse, and a ghostly...
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Description
Spooky Stories is a spine-tingling collection of spooky tales to share, designed to give you chills.
This book contains eight unsettling stories that will bring you out in goosebumps. Among the eerie settings are a haunted castle, a spooky diary, a creepy treehouse, and a ghostly mummy, all prepared to send shivers down your spine.
Curl up in your favourite spot and begin your journey into these chilling narratives. Just remember: things are not always what they seem...
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Spooky Stories
Spooky Stories is a spine-tingling collection of spooky tales to share, designed to give you chills. This book contains eight unsettling stories that will bring you out in goosebumps. Among the eerie settings are a haunted castle, a spooky diary, a creepy treehouse, and a ghostly mummy, all prepared to send shivers down your spine. Curl up in your favourite...Hardback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781805312000
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Lia Visirin
- Illustrated by Lia Visirin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Andy Prentice (Author)
Ever since he read the Spy's Guidebook when he was eight, Andy has wanted to write books for Usborne. He's very happy that he got to fulfill his dream. As well as writing books and stories for Usborne, Andy has published several fantasy novels about demons and dark magic. He likes playing board games and making up imaginary worlds.
Russell Punter (Author)
Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.
Sam Baer (Author)
Sam Baer grew up on the tiny island of Jersey before setting off on adventures in not-quite-so-tiny England. Since 2011, he's been writing books about everything from imps and elves to Victorian fashion. It's a dream job (almost as good as being a superhero).
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