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Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror

by Chris Priestley

Interest age: 9 to 10
Reading age: 7+

Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2016

  • Ghost story
  • Horror
  • Short stories
  • Thriller

About this book

Braving the walk through the dark wood, Edgar visits Uncle Montague’s house to listen to his stories, all of which seem to be linked to the strange objects that fill his old, rambling house.

These stories are always chilling and scary and the more Edgar hears the more it becomes apparent that Uncle Edgar is somehow curiously involved in these gruesome encounters.

These spine-tingling stories-within-a-story are the stuff of childhood nightmares, with a good smattering of ghosts, demons, blood and gore. The tension and unease builds up nicely throughout.

Well written, well-paced and accompanied by perfect creepy illustrations, this is a wonderful book for children who like to be spooked!

About the author

Chris Priestley is the author of the Tales of Terror series and the hugely popular, award-winning Mister Creecher. He is inspired by the tradition of horror stories by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley. Chris is also a talented artist and illustrator, and his cartoons have been published in The Economist, Independent and other national newspapers. Chris lives in Cambridge, where he continues to think up marvellously macabre stories.

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