Book details

More Spooky Texas Tales
Description
More Spooky Texas Tales, by Tim Tingle, is a collection of eerie stories rooted in Texas folklore. The book explores Texas's cultural heritage through ghostly narratives, featuring haunted landscapes and legendary creatures. Tingle masterfully blends suspense, mystery, and humor in tales that captivate and terrify. The book includes tales like the fearsome Chupacabra, mysterious newcomers, and non-human hitchhikers. Stories such as 'Skinwalker', 'La Llorona', and 'The Money's Paw' add thrilling twists to well-known legends, all told with modern detail and preserving the region's diverse folklore. The fearsome Chupacabra stalks the desert valley, while a grandson wanders far from the ranch. The woman who's just moved to the neighborhood wears strange sunglasses after dark. What could be behind them? A man picks up a hitchhiker—only to discover that his passenger is not human. Kids of all ages will find chills and thrills in these tales of the weird, the macabre, and the mysterious, all collected from the lore and legends of the Lone Star State. In addition to 'Skinwalker,' the authors' most requested school concert story, this new volume adds spine-tingling twists on the account of La Llorona, the weeping woman, said to be the world's best-known ghost; the classic tale 'The Money's Paw'; the story of 'The Screaming Banshee Cattle of the Night Swamp,' and seven others. Told with humor and lively modern-day detail, these renderings by veteran storytellers not only please and entertain but preserve a wealth of folklore from a culturally diverse region of the country.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
beginner
Length
104 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storytelling: Tim Tingle is a skilled storyteller who brings the folklore and ghost stories of Texas to life with his engaging narrative style, making 'More Spooky Texas Tales' a captivating read for anyone interested in the supernatural or regional tales.
- Cultural Insight: The book offers readers a deeper understanding of Texan culture and history through its collection of spooky tales. Each story is rooted in the state's diverse traditions and folklore, providing a unique cultural perspective.
- Entertainment Value: With a mix of suspense, humor, and the supernatural, 'More Spooky Texas Tales' provides entertainment for readers of all ages. The stories are perfect for a fun and thrilling reading experience, especially around a campfire or on a stormy night.
- Local Mythology: For those interested in local myths and legends, this book serves as a great resource. It delves into the lesser-known tales of Texas, giving readers a glimpse into the mythical creatures and ghostly legends that are part of the state's mythological landscape.