Pen Names - Ian Scott, Kirsty McHugh, National Library of Scotland
An engaging exploration of the stories behind forty famous pen names from the nineteenth century to the present day.
Get ready for Halloween with these terrifying tales. . . Have you checked under your bed? Made sure there''s nothing hiding in your wardrobe? Good. Then you should be safe to read this book... Settle down for the 14 ghostly stories lurking behind the glow in the dark cover...Enter the terrifying world of the supernatural and meet an unnerving array of ghosts and ghouls, including a Victorian child with disturbing powers, two children with a gruesome plan, and a bizarre ghost puppy. These shuddering short stories come from highly acclaimed authors, including: Gene Kemp Joan Aiken Penelope Lively Michael Morpurgo Ray BradburyAre you brave enough to make it through all 14 stories?
An engaging exploration of the stories behind forty famous pen names from the nineteenth century to the present day.
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