Age range 7+

The ten spooky, creepy, funny and slightly gruesome tales in this book will enthral and excite young readers, introducing a new generation of children to the horror and science-fiction genres and the pleasures of reading. There are close encounters of the third kind, alien abductions and extraterrestrial terrors, and each story is decorated with atmospheric, lino-cut-style illustrations. A book to be read round the campfire or under the blanket with a torch!