Famous Tales of the Fantastic

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Herbert Van Thal - Author

Ray Bradbury - Author

Arthur Conan Doyle - Author

Nathaniel Hawthorne - Author

A varied anthology of fantastic and detective short fiction, bringing together eleven stories by different writers rather than following one continuous plot.

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A varied anthology of fantastic and detective short fiction, bringing together eleven stories by different writers rather than following one continuous plot.

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The collection brings together fantasy and detective fiction. As you read with a young person, consider whether any suspense or frightening moments—and the treatment of harm—feel comfortable for them.

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