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Summary: Exu Nazares on Monster Tales.
Review: I first read Monster Tales when I was 8 years old, since then I had been looking for about 15 years , until I found it again. What a great collection of horror stories for kids. All the stories are quick reads with sufficient chill factors, but one story in particular stood out in my mind all those years. Wendigo's Child by Thomas F. Monteleone is by far worth the price of admission for this dark rollercoaster. Based on the Northwest Mythos of Wendigo(an avenging spirit that is part human-part animal), Wendigo's Child tells the tale of a boy named Marty who uncovers a strange artifact with horrifying results. Creepy illustrations by Franz Altschuler, and wicked introduction by Robert Bloch! If you can find this book ,buy it!
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Summary: Exu Nazares on Monster Tales.
Review: I first read Monster Tales when I was 8 years old, since then I had been looking for about 15 years , until I found it again. What a great collection of horror stories for kids. All the stories are quick reads with sufficient chill factors, but one story in particular stood out in my mind all those years. Wendigo's Child by Thomas F. Monteleone is by far worth the price of admission for this dark rollercoaster. Based on the Northwest Mythos of Wendigo(an avenging spirit that is part human-part animal), Wendigo's Child tells the tale of a boy named Marty who uncovers a strange artifact with horrifying results. Creepy illustrations by Franz Altschuler, and wicked introduction by Robert Bloch! If you can find this book ,buy it!
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Summary: Nightmares for a lifetime
Review: I read this book also in 4th grade in Quail Hollow Elementary and it had lost it's cover, so it was just a Big Black Book. The stories inside were so chilling I have had nightmares to this day about frog men, wendigos boney feet scratching the floor and weird satanic rituals by people I knew. I am 32 now and finally have a title for my fears. Thanks Mr. Elwood for compiling this casket of terrors. I recommend it highly! I hope to find a copy again soon for my children.
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Summary: Chilling memories
Review: Like a previous reviewer, I first read this book when I was younger...in fourth grade, in fact.I have always been a fan of monsters and horror films, so this book of short stories particularly held my interest. Each story is interesting, imaginative, and unique. Although not as explicitly graphic as certain horror novels released today, this is definitely not a "children's book." The stories contain supernatural imagery and suspense that might not sit well with younger (< 10 years) readers. I particularly liked and was scared by "Precious Bodily Fluids" by Mario Martin, Jr. and found myself checking my basement for vampires. The other stories are equally compelling. Unfortunately, it appears this book is no longer in print. I recommend purchasing it if you happen upon a copy...I know I will.
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