Meet a creature who haunts its victims from inside a mirror. Enter a shop whose cannibalistic baker creates actual kiddie treats. Or outrun a horde of smiling, needle-toothed monstrosities who know where you live. This bone-chilling anthology brings the world's most eerie legends and myths to life with terrifying tales and haunting illustrations. Written for brave young readers who enjoy a good fright (no, seriously, this book is scary), each story offers a different level of horror that gets under the skin and stays long after the lights go out. Sweet dreams.
- Packed with spine-tingling tales inspired by folklore and legends from the American South, the Caribbean, Egypt, England, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, and the Philippines.
- Includes haunting illustrations that vividly bring each scary story to life.
- Book is organized into themes, like haunted objects, ghosts, and nighttime terrors.
- Each tale is rated by fright tier (1–3), offering a range of scares for different bravery levels.
- Background information and sources follow every story, adding depth to the chilling narratives.
- Afraid of the dark? Not to worry—the book features a glow-in-the-dark cover.
- Made in China.
Warning: Not for the faint of heart. Ensure your young reader (8 - 12 years) enjoys horror, gruesome fates, and scares. You've been warned.
warning_amberWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.