Book details
Spooky Stories
Description
An Indian publication is imported into the UK, and a writer's trip becomes a nightmare when he disembarks from a train to catch a thief and ends up missing the train. Forced to spend the night in a desolate railway station, Anirudh encounters a power failure, leading him to a waiting room with thirteen chairs and a dozen passengers. To pass time until dawn when the next train arrives, they share eerie and spooky ghost stories set in various haunting locations like an ancient Egyptian tomb, the ruins of an old fort, and China's Forbidden City.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
192 pages
Why to read
- Engages the Imagination: Spooky stories often involve eerie settings, mysterious characters, and thrilling plots that can stimulate the reader's imagination and transport them to a world of suspense and intrigue.
- Provides a Safe Thrill: Reading spooky stories allows individuals to experience the thrill of fear and excitement in a controlled and safe environment, where they can enjoy the adrenaline rush without any real danger.
- Enhances Mood for Seasonal Events: Spooky stories are particularly enjoyable during certain times of the year, such as Halloween, when the cultural atmosphere is ripe for tales of the supernatural and the macabre.
- Develops Reading Skills: For those interested in the horror or suspense genres, spooky stories can be an engaging way to develop reading skills, vocabulary, and an appreciation for literary techniques used to build tension and suspense.