Ghosts, Ghouls, and Other Nightmares: Spooky Stories

The world is full of horrifying things that you can't see...This chilling collection of stories reaches out an icy hand to lead you into the disturbing world of the supernatural. Meet the boy who suddenly realizes that "he" is a ghost, and may stay one forever; two evil children who would love to get rid of their parents; the ghost of a Victorian child with disturbing powers; and many more. All of the stories here - whose distinguished authors include Ray Bradbury, Robert Westall, and Joan Aiken - make the unexplainable and unbelievable so real it will scare you to death!

Contents
Introduction (The Puffin Book of Ghosts and Ghouls) • (1992) • essay by Gene Kemp
The Giant's Necklace • juvenile • (1982) • novelette by Michael Morpurgo
The Horn • (1987) • short story by Susan Price
Hi! It's Me • (1985) • novelette by Marjorie Darke
A Ghost of One's Own • (1979) • novelette by Ursula Moray Williams
The Veldt • (1950) • short story by Ray Bradbury
Goosey Goosey Gander • (1989) • short story by Ann Pilling
The Shadow-Cage • (1977) • novelette by Philippa Pearce
Spring-Heeled Jack • (1982) • short story by Gwen Grant
The Spring • (1987) • short story by Peter Dickinson
Almost a Ghost Story • (1983) • short story by Robert Westall
The Passing of Puddy • (1982) • short story by Gene Kemp
Humblepuppy • (1972) • short story by Joan Aiken
Bang, Bang—Who's Dead? • (1987) • short story by Jane Gardam
Uninvited Ghosts • (1981) • short story by Penelope Lively
 Ghosts, Ghouls, & Other Nightmares • (1995) • interior artwork by Nick Harris