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The number one bestselling author of Alex Rider gives horror a whole new look in this mischievous collection of ten twisted tales.

This chilling collection of ten nightmarish and fiendishly funny short stories is a perfect read for fearless children. From a train journey straight to hell, out of control robots with a murderous streak and even a television show where death is the penalty these terrifying tales display the dazzling wit and wicked humour of master storyteller Anthony Horowitz, and are guaranteed to make your blood curdle and your spine tingle.



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“This is a tense, twisted, treat for fans of frightsome fiction, with the bite-sized narrative bursts making it ideal for reluctant readers.” * Joanne Owen, LoveReading *

Scared to Death

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    A Paperback / softback by Anthony Horowitz

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      Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 04/10/2018
      ISBN13: 9781406381726, 978-1406381726
      ISBN10: 1406381721
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      Children & Teen Children & Teen Fiction Books by Anthony Horowitz

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The number one bestselling author of Alex Rider gives horror a whole new look in this mischievous collection of ten twisted tales.

      This chilling collection of ten nightmarish and fiendishly funny short stories is a perfect read for fearless children. From a train journey straight to hell, out of control robots with a murderous streak and even a television show where death is the penalty these terrifying tales display the dazzling wit and wicked humour of master storyteller Anthony Horowitz, and are guaranteed to make your blood curdle and your spine tingle.



      Trade Review
      “This is a tense, twisted, treat for fans of frightsome fiction, with the bite-sized narrative bursts making it ideal for reluctant readers.” * Joanne Owen, LoveReading *

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