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Tales of Terror From the Black Ship

By Chris Priestley

A mysterious sailor brings more than ghostly tales to the storm-bound inn—what is he hiding?

atmospheric · chilling · mysterious · macabre

Genres

Horror/Spooky Mystery Fantasy

What is Tales of Terror From the Black Ship about?

During a violent storm, Ethan and Cathy are left alone at the Old Inn while their father goes to fetch the doctor. A mysterious sailor arrives seeking shelter and begins telling them chilling tales of pirates, haunted ships and restless ghosts. As the night deepens, Ethan grows increasingly uneasy. What is it about their visitor that frightens him? When morning finally comes, the children discover a disturbing truth far more terrifying than any story they have heard.

About the author

Chris Priestley is a talented British author and illustrator, best known for his spooky and thrilling stories for young readers. His popular 'Tales of Terror' series is loved by many children who enjoy a good scare. Chris uses his imagination to create mysterious adventures that make reading exciting and fun.

Pages

263 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2016

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