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In a Creepy, Creepy Place: And Other Scary Stories (Trophy Chapter Book)
In a Creepy Creepy Place And Other Scary Stories - Trophy Chapter Book Author:Judith Gorog Five fun-to-read stories that focus on a "creepy place": that rickety old porch, a grandparent's attic, the woods near home. Gorog utilizes readers' imaginations and memories of such places to provide the requisite chills and giggles. In one tale, Jessie creates a big, ugly doll that possesses the necessary trappings of a Frank... more »enstein monster. When Frankenflopper comes to life, things start to get interesting. The doll survives, but not without a close call with a pair of scissors. In the eeriest selection, Gar wants a pet tarantula. His mother becomes convinced that a dangerous, 10-inch spider in the local pet store is actually a guardian angel and considers buying it for her son. Who does the convincing? THE SPIDER! At points readers can feel the spider's evil presence. Root's moody line drawings add just enough visual imagery. A welcome addition that offers children a scary alternative to the standard "horror" fare being dished up in series books« less