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Description
"The Signalman: Two Ghost Stories" retells two of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tales for middle grade readers. "The Signalman" follows a railway worker in a remote English valley who is haunted by a mysterious specter that appears before tragic accidents. "The Portrait Painter" tells of an artist who discovers a supernatural secret hidden within a painting he creates. Both stories are set in Victorian England and feature eerie, suspenseful atmospheres typical of Dickens' gothic tales.
Quick Summary
Dickens' most bone-chilling tales come alive in this short, spooky collection that brings Victorian horror to a new generation of young readers. The eerie railway setting of "The Signalman" and the unsettling portrait that seems to breathe will keep kids turning pages late into the night, perfect for those who love a good shiver. If your kid devours scary story collections like "Scary Stories" or dreams of mysteries like in "Goosebumps," they'll be hooked on these timeless tales. Ideal for readers in grades 4 through 7 who want a quick but genuinely creepy reading experience.