Vampire and Werewolf Stories (Story Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0753451522 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Overall, the format is pedestrian, the illustrations are unimaginative, but this is still a solid subject addition for a school or public library collection. The seventeenth book in Kingfisher's Story Library series (all of which have the most matter-of-fact titles), this is an uneven anthology. The most moving and age-appropriate piece is Durant's own contribution, "Howl," which features a teenage boy who must destroy his only parent, a beloved father who has become a vicious and uncontrollable werewolf. 5^-10. Holly Koelling. Ranging from the 1890s through the 1990s, the 18 selections focus on the theme of transformation, wh
The brave reader will be amply rewarded with classic tales of blood-craving vampires and modern stories of wicked werewolves, interspersed with shocking-but-true tales to chill the bones and rattle the nerves.. CAUTION: Not to be read before bedtime! This nightmarish collection of between 15 and 20 short stories and extracts preys upon the theme of vampires and werewolves. The invigorating mix of classic and contemporary writing from some of the finest authors in the field provides an ideal introduction for children who are beginning to read classic fiction and gothic horror
"Judging by what my friends read to me" according to A Customer. Well, they read me a wolf story that really freaked me out. IT kept me up all night!
Alan Durant has written many children's books, including ALWAYS AND FOREVER, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. Alan remembers his mother saying, "You'll turn into a baked bean one day." Now a vegetarian, he lives in Surrey, England, with his family.