The Little Big Book of Chills and Thrills Book

There have been many successful books of ghost stories and fantasy tales before The Little Big Book of Chills and Thrills. But none that so completely combine all the frightening and magical elements that have terrorized and enchanted children for generations:

• Ghost Stories: Including such classics as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Monkey's Paw, The Judge's House, and Pranks
• Tales of Magic and Fantasy: Such as Alice in Wonderland, The Hobbit, The Magic Shop, and The Crystal Ball by the brothers Grimm
• Poems: Including the witches' chant from Macbeth, Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven, and Colin McNaughton's Transylvania Dreaming
• Spells: That kids and grown-ups alike can try at home, including how to take revenge on an enemy, how to dream the truth, and of course, the Abracadabra Spell!
• Curses: That have gone unexplained and yet unrefuted for centuries such as the curse of the Burton Agnes Skull and the curse of the Tower of London
• Superstitions, Legends, and Haunts: That offer helpful advice and history on such mystical items as mirrors, candles, and ladders, as well as the meaning behind All Hallows Eve, the Jack-o-Lantern, The Banshee, and such legends as Harry Houdini and Merlin the Magician
• Magic Tricks: That can be performed, complete with instructional illustrations, including how to make someone float on air, and how to read an invisible message
• Treats: That are guaranteed to bring ghosts, witches, and wizards to the table, including Cauldron Cookies, a Witches' Brew, All Soul's Day Bread, a Magik Coin Cake, and Grape Eyeballs