A dark world of haunted houses, dusty libraries, and quirky children.
Beware, brave readers! A deliciously dark new collection of spooky short stories is creeping onto bookshelves! Acclaimed gothic storyteller Simon Skullwright presents a thrillingly twisted book for young lovers of the eerie and unusual.
Each story is accompanied by Skullwright’s signature gothic illustrations, bringing these chilling tales to life in shadowy detail. Perfect for young readers who enjoy a good shiver (but not too many nightmares), this collection is equal parts spooky, mischievous, and unforgettable.
The Boy Who Fed his Parents to a Monster
is very different from other kids books.
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Parents die
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A monster eats people
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Body parts enlarge in dismaying ways
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Ghostly animals torment the living
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Kids tamper with magic and experience dire consequences
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An entire town dies in a terrible storm
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Smart, bookish kids ponder their own awful fates
A collection of gothic tales for children 10 and up.
Not for the faint-hearted.
The Ghost Listener
Eliza-Beth's house is full of ghosts. Ghosts of animals. Ghosts of animals she has eaten. Ghosts of animals she has eaten who want something.
The Tragical Voyage of Captain Oysterbeard
When Roger's town falls under the sway of a marine madman he watches aghast as they set off in rickety boats to challenge the stormy might of the sea.
Two Orphans and a Witch Doctor
Amelia would love to talk to her brother. But she cannot because she turned hm into a sloth. It is quit vexing.
Monster Feet
Wilbert has a problem. Whenever he hiccups, his feet grow bigger. And hairier. And more monstery. Fortunately it is very easy to stop hiccups.
The Boy Who Fed his Parents to a Monster
Edgar longs to keep the creature he has brought home. But his family cannot afford to feed it. Alas, what is he to do?
