None of the stories in these books are more than two pages long yet each packs a punch.
The Short and Scary stories are particularly frightening with dark shapes under the bed coming to life and little girls trapped, for ever, in wooden chests.
Not recommended for reading alone or late at night.
The Short and Shocking stories have the power of urban myths and folk tales with three drunkards looking for Death and unfortunately finding him, and a cat and mouse unwisely setting up home together. There is always a twist in the tale and often a moral too.
Frances Perkins
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