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"Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describes it," said C.S. Lewis, one of the greatest English writers of the medieval period. This book is a part of a set of ten books of the Greatest Classic Series containing thrilling and fascinating stories, full of mystery and suspense -- all written by world famous authors, such as Edith Wharton, Henry James, Amelia Edwards, Wilkie Collins, Ambrose Bierce and many more. Actually, the entire classic series has been aimed to enrich the young minds with the wonderful assets of English language and literature and to develop their interest in understanding the language, inculcating in them the reading habits, particularly among the school- going children in the age group of 12 to 18 years studying in higher classes from standard seven to twelve. This book contains an introductory page exclusively about the author, his brief life sketch, notable works and achievements along with word meanings of difficult words on each page marked and highlighted in the text for the students' convenience and easy understanding of the story. There is also an Exercise part after each story titled as 'An Understanding' containing four or five Questions which the reader/student has to answer making the book all the more interesting and reader-friendly.Therefore, these books are a must read for all the students, irrespective of their age, education and social background. Even the teachers may find it interesting and can recommend the books for the senior classes as supplementary reading.

Gruesome Gap is a haunted place full of fear and woe, heed these tales of spookiness and be sure you never go. But if you must then please take care, as many a poor soul has met their end there!It's eerie and creepy especially when dark, no birds go cheep there and no dogs bark.It's empty and spooky and as quiet as the grave, haunted by the spirits of the foolish and brave.To stay away is our best advice, or take a risk of paying the ultimate price.Another of Kris Lillyman's rib-tickling children's books, The Ghosts of Gruesome Gap is a fun, tongue-in-cheek ghost story that is guaranteed to bring thrills, chills and a chuckle to both kids and grown-ups alike.Full of humorously haunted tales, it is the perfect choice for a spooky Halloween bedtime story or a creepy camp fire yarn.Please note: Whilst this funny book is suitable for most children, it does contain mild scares, comic violence and scenes of mock horror that may upset the very young.

Who's the Most Haunted One of All?When Ivy Spookerton realizes that her apartment is too small for all of her pets she decides to move. But where will she and her pets feel most at home? With the help of realtor Lady MacBeth she sets out to find the most haunted house in all of Pumpkinville."Clever and beautiful! This children's book will charm readers of all ages. Ivy's journey to find a new home brings her to a house unlike any she's ever seen. More amazing are the stories Ivy learns about its old owner Viathan the Magician."-Heidi Ruby Miller, author Ambasadora"My daughter has always been a voracious reader and it is increasingly difficult to find clever, fun and original children's books that don't bore her (and me) after a few reads. BETTER HAUNTED HOMES & GARDENS is among the finest children's books I have added to my daughter's library. The artwork is stupendous -- think Tim Burton's ALICE IN WONDERLAND film -- and the writing is imaginative and thoughtful."-D. Harlan Wilson, author The Kyoto Man

Humor, Horror and Stanks: Ride monster waves, search for lost cookies, confront a witch, and battle the forces of Fectville with stench-filled water guns."Author/narrator Mark Binder is a dream" - AudioFile MagazineEver been to the beach? Gone trick or treating? Heard ghost stories at summer camp? Conducted scientific reanimation experiments in the basement? A fun read about ordinary kids who get into extraordinary trouble."My friends and I just wanted to relax and have fun. We didn't mean to get into trouble. The trouble always found us..."Mark Binder is the Audie Award nominated author and storyteller, who tours the world sharing stories with readers and listeners of all ages. Find him @markbinderbooks ¿ Listen on SpotifyFrom scientific experiments gone awry to an awesome water battle, The Zombie Cat is a fun, funny, disgusting and exciting book that is fun for readers of all ages and abilities. What happens when Rover brings his sister's cat from the dead? What happens when Adam finally goes boogie boarding? Was it really a good idea for Charlie to take candy from the doorstep of the witch's house? And what about the inter-school game of capture the flag played with stinky water balloons? Epic humor, horror and pungent stanks...The Zombie Cat is really two books in one: Rewind is seven stories, and The Stink Bomb War is a full length chapter book (novel). So, it counts as two books toward any reading-quota. Updated with a new Postscript by the author!Look for the audiobook with live bonus tracks.

When Mr Murphy finds out that evil organization RABID is using the Student Mind and Body competition to recruit agents, he asks Nathan, Abigail, and Mookie to form a team and enter the competition. Things go terribly wrong when Nathan's nemesis Rodney and his pals join in and start to notice some very odd things about Nathan.

The original sassy and spooky series from the queen of teen, Meg Cabot.

When Peter puts the lake-bound sanctuary of Wranglestone in danger by allowing a stranger to come ashore, he's forced to leave and help rancher Cooper herd the dead from their shores. But as love blossoms between the pair, a dark discovery reveals the sanctuary's secret past.