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Bezig met laden... Chilling Christmas Talesdoor Joan Aiken, Joan Aiken (Medewerker), Gillian Cross (Medewerker), Robert Swindells (Medewerker)
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Story tellers like Gillian Cross, Joan Aiken and Robert Swindells lend their expertise in the horror and mystery genres to this anthology for the holidays. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)823.0873808Literature English English fiction By Type Genre fiction Adventure fiction Horror and ghost fiction Horror fiction Subdivisions Collections of literary texts in more than one formWaarderingGemiddelde:
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''The Snapdragon'' by Gillian Cross. A classic Christmas game that proves to be much more.
''In the Bleak Midwinter'' by Robert Swindells. A family of four on their way to grandma's cottage. A heavy snowstorm forces them to seek shelter and accept the hospitality of a strange old man. I remember I had nightmares because of this story. It is dark. Dark and harrowing.
''Christmas Past'' by David Belbin. Sins of the past that need to be atoned.
''The Familiar'' by Susan Price. Α Faustian, tragic ghost story.
''The Old Corpse Road'' by K.M Peyton. A well-known legend of the Marshlands, through the eyes of a girl. Beautiful writing.
''Unseelie Court'' by Tessa Krailing. What is the monster with the green eyes? Is it jealousy or something much more sinister?
''The Road from Rushout Wood'' by Joan Aiken. Another well-known provincial myth, an example of how hatred remains unaffected by the passing of time.
''I'll Be Seeing You'' by Jill Bennet. Remember, this collection was created in 1992. The time when we used to rent video tapes at the weekend, under our parents'watchful eye. Here, Peter's life changed after he buys a video cassette of a tale that doesn't seem to end.
''The Highwayman's Last Ride'' by Malcolm Rose. My favourite story in the collection. A dark Gothic tale of everlasting love and revenge.
''The Megowl'' by Garry Kilworth. A second tale that gave me nightmares. Thankfully, it didn't alter my love for owls.
These tales are chilling, indeed. Written in beautiful language, revisiting old tales and urban legends. Are they suitable for children? Yes, over a certain age, but I believe that grown-ups will appreciate and enjoy them more. ( )