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The ghostly carousel: delightfully frightful poems (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
By Calef Brown. 2018
Poetry and tales (Library of America Edgar Allan Poe Edition #1)
By Edgar Allan Poe, Patrick F. Quinn. 1984
Collection of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry and tales presented chronologically to showcase his development as a writer. Includes the five…
scenes from "Politian," his one attempt at drama. Edited by Patrick F. Quinn. 1984Long way down
By Jason Reynolds. 2017
A novel in verse. Fifteen-year-old Will sets out to avenge his brother Shawn's fatal shooting. As he proceeds, Will encounters…
several ghosts in the elevator that reveal truths about their way of life. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2017The wide, carnivorous sky and other monstrous geographies
By John Langan. 2013
A collection of nine short works of dark fantasy and horror. In the title tale, a group of army soldiers…
hunt the vampire who destroyed their platoon in Iraq. Violence and some strong language. 2013Haunted party (Holiday Books: Halloween Ser.)
By Iza Trapani. 2009
Halloween night
By Brandon Dorman, Marjorie Dennis Murray, Marjorie D. Murray. 2008
Loosely based on "The Night Before Christmas," this rhyming story tells of a group of animals, monsters, and witches who…
prepare such a frightening Halloween party that their expected trick-or-treaters all run away. For grades 2-4Bedtime at the swamp
By Macky Pamintuan, Kristyn Crow. 2008
Upon hearing a swamp monster's splashing, rumbling approach, a boy hides in a tree, where he is soon joined by…
his sister, brother, two cousins, and even the monster itself, until Ma arrives to bring them all home to bed. For grades K-3Brida: Novela
By Paulo Coelho. 2008
Brida O'Fern, a young Irishwoman, discovers she has occult powers and seeks out two masters--a magician and a witch--to guide…
her on a mystical and spiritual journey to enlightenment. Meanwhile, Brida faces a choice between two men in her personal life. Some descriptions of sex. Spanish language. 1990Brida: a novel
By Paulo Coelho. 2008
Brida, a young Irishwoman, discovers she has occult powers and seeks out two masters--a magician and a witch--to guide her…
on a mystical and spiritual journey to enlightenment. Meanwhile, Brida faces a choice between two men in her personal life. Translated from Portuguese. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2008The Year's best fantasy and horror: eighteenth annual collection (Year's Best Fantasy and Horror)
By Ellen Datlow, James Frenkel, Kelly Link, Gavin J. Grant. 2005
Some forty works of fiction and poetry published in 2004 by Peter Straub, Alice Hoffman, Chuck Palahniuk, and others. Editors'…
yearly overview of the genre includes sections on comics and graphic novels, anime and manga, music, and the media. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004The Year's best fantasy and horror: sixteenth annual collection (Year's Best Fantasy and Horror)
By Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling, James Frenkel. 2003
Thirty-nine stories, one essay, and thirteen poems from fairy tales to gothic horror by such authors as James Frenkel, Jeffrey…
Ford, Terry Dowling, Neil Gaiman, and Elizabeth Hand. Includes overview of 2002's works in this genre and list of honorable mentions. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003The Year's best fantasy and horror: fifteenth annual collection (Year's Best Fantasy and Horror)
By Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling, James Frenkel. 2002
Collection of forty-eight stories and poems ranging from fairy tales to gothic horror by such authors as Jeffrey Ford, Jane…
Yolen, Ursula LeGuin, and Gene Wolfe. Prefaced by an overview of 2001's works in this genre. Also includes list of Honorable Mentions. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002The year's best fantasy and horror: twelfth annual collection (Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Ser.)
By Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling. 1999
Collection of thirty-eight stories and eight poems covering a range from fairy tales to gothic horror. Authors include: Kelly Link,…
Stephen King, Jane Yolen, Steven Millhauser, Jorge Luis Borges, Peter Straub, Charles de Lint, Ilan Stavans, and A.S. Byatt. 1999Stephen King's Danse macabre
By Stephen King. 1981
A successful horror story writer presents an informal history of the horror genre between the years 1950 and 1980. Discusses…
horror literature in books, comics, television shows, and movies. Includes biographical and autobiographical anecdotes of famous horror story writers. Some strong languageThe exorcist
By William Peter Blatty. 1977
Actress filming in Washington, D.C., becomes concerned about the increasingly bizarre behavior of her daughter and finally seeks out the…
services of an exorcist. Explicit descriptions of sex. Strong language, and some violence. 1971Gilda Joyce: the dead drop (Gilda Joyce, psychic investigator #04)
By Jennifer Allison. 2010
When Gilda lands a summer internship at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., she finds herself caught up in…
both a museum haunting and a real case of espionage. While investigating a cemetery where Abraham Lincoln's son was once buried, Gilda stumbles upon a spy's "dead drop" of classified information. As she tries to decode the cryptic message, Gilda realizes her case is not only a matter of investigating the supernatural; she's involved in an urgent matter of national security and faces her most serious challenge yet. For junior and senior high readersEscape to Witch Mountain
By Alexander Key. 2009
"Two children with supernatural powers come to earth from another world and find themselves on the run from men who…
want to use their special powers for evil purposes." -- Provided by NLSAfter the events of William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, a New Hope (DB 77244), Luke Skywalker and friends retreat to…
the ice planet Hoth. Darth Vader schemes to destroy them, but Luke begins training with Yoda, a reclusive Jedi master. In Cloud City, deception awaits Luke's compatriots. 2014Han Solo, entombed in carbonite at the end of The Empire Striketh Back (DB 79153), is artwork in the lair…
of Jabba the Hutt. Luke Skywalker and his band conspire to release Han. They then head to Endor, where they enlist the assistance of the native Ewoks. 2014William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, a new hope (William Shakespeare's Star Wars #4)
By Ian Doescher. 2013
The story of Star Wars: Episode IV; a New Hope told in the format of a Shakespearean play. Luke Skywalker…
purchases two droids, one of which carries a secret message from a captured princess. They draw Luke into a battle with the Empire. Young adult appeal. Some violence. Bestseller. 2013