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The Demon with the Matted Hair and Other Stories

Name: The Demon with the Matted Hair and Other Stories
ISBN: 9781482430745

By Vic Parker

Fairy tales turn frightening as familiar heroes face strange creatures, wicked magic and deadly surprises.

haunting gruesome imaginative suspenseful

Genres

Fairy Tales Horror/Spooky Classics

What is The Demon with the Matted Hair and Other Stories about?

Discover the darker side of traditional fairy tales in this collection of haunting stories from around the world. Follow Rapunzel into the lonely desert, meet Cinderella-like characters facing a gruesome fate in “Rushen Coatie”, and encounter strange creatures, wicked magic and terrifying consequences. Alongside “The Dragon of the North” and “The Demon with the Matted Hair”, these retellings reveal that familiar tales were not always gentle or happy, offering curious readers suspenseful adventures filled with danger, wonder and surprises.

About the author

Vic Parker is a talented author who has written many fascinating books for children, including exciting non-fiction titles about science, history, and animals. Vic loves making learning fun and easy to understand. If you enjoy discovering new facts and exploring the world through stories, Vic Parker’s books are a great place to start!

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2015

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