Book Description

While there have been collections of ghost stories and fantasy tales before THE LITTLE BIG BOOK OF CHILLS AND THRILLS, none have so completely combined all the frightening and magical elements that have enchanted and spooked children for generations. Filled with scary stories, poems, spells, superstitions, and even recipes, and fabulously designed with early 20th-century illustrations, THE LITTLE BIG BOOK OF CHILLS AND THRILLS will provide many nights of creeps and shivers that will last well beyond Halloween Eve. Included in this hauntingly fun little book are: * Ghost Stories, including such classics as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Monkey's Paw * Tales of Magic and Fantasy from Alice in Wonderland to The Hobbit * Poems spanning the witches' chant from Macbeth to Poe's The Raven * Spells for kids and grown-ups alike to try, including Abracadabra! * Curses gone unexplained for centuries, such as the curse of the Burton Agnes Skull * Superstitions, Legends, and Lore offer history on mystical items like mirrors and candles, the meaning behind All Hollows Eve, and the legends of Houdini and Merlin * Magic Tricks, complete with instructional illustrations * Treats to make, including Cauldron Cookies and Witches' Brew.