The Little Big Book of Chills and Thrills (Little Big Books (Welcome Enterprises)) (Hardcover)

by Lena Tabori (Editor), Natasha Tabori Fried (Editor) "Moonlight is the special ingredient of many spells and charms..." (more)
Key Phrases: great alarm bell, carved oak chair, great rat, Sleepy Hollow, Father Carmichael, Jim Higgins (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
From classic ghost stories by Mary Shelley, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Brothers Grimm, to real, unexplained curses, this chunky square book will thrill, chill, and charm every reader. Inspired by their passion for Harry Potter and all things fantastical, editors Lena Tabori and Natasha Tabori Fried have selected an outstanding collection of deliciously bone-chilling stories, poems, spells, magic tricks, curses, superstitions, legends, and lore. There are even recipes for such delicacies as Graveyard Brownies, Spider Cake, and Eyeball Potion. Learn about the spooky curse of James Dean's sports car--and think twice before going to visit the monument at the intersection where the film star met his death. Discover the true meaning behind All Hallows' Eve. And quote Edgar Allan Poe's raven as he laments, "Nevermore."

With 200 line drawings and more than 100 eclectic, full-color illustrations from the early 20th century, this handsome volume in the Little Big Book series is a fascinating celebration of magic, fantasy, and the sinister yet appealing world of ghosts and other unknowns. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
There have been many successful books of ghost stories and fantasy tales before The Little Big Book Of Chills & Thrills. But none that so completely combine all the frightening and magical elements that have terrorized and enchanted children for generations:
Ghost Stories: Including such classics as The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, The Monkey's Paw, The Judge's House, and Pranks.
Tales Of Magic and Fantasy: Such as Alice In Wonderland, The Hobbit, The Magic Shop, and The Crystal Ball by the brothers Grimm.
Poems: Including the witches' chant from Macbeth, Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven, and Colin McNaughton's Transylvania Dreaming.
Spells: That kids and grown-ups alike can try at home, including how to take revenge on an enemy, how to dream the truth, and of course, the Abracadabra Spell!
Curses: That have gone unexplained and yet unrefuted for centuries such as the curse of the Burton Agnes Skull and the curse of the Tower of London.
Superstitions, Legends and Haunts: That offer helpful advice and history on such mystical items as mirrors, candles, and ladders, as well as the meaning behind All Hollows Eve, the Jack-o-Lantern, The Banshee, and such legends as Harry Houdini and Merlin the Magician.
Magic Tricks: That can be performed, complete with instructional illustrations, including how to make someone float on air, how to read an invisible message
Treats: That are guaranteed to bring ghosts, witches, and wizards to the table, including Cauldron Cookies, a Witches' Brew, All Soul's Day Bread, A Magik Coin Cake, and Grape Eyeballs

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Welcome Books (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193218385X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932183856
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.9 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #400,337 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars When they say "Little Big", they mean it, October 6, 2005

By	Kitty Lee "cloudsailing" (Central NY, USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book on a whim from Barnes and Noble and was not disappointed. First of all, I love vintage prints, products, and artwork especially for the holidays. This is a cute Halloween book full of old-fashion pictures, easy recipes, famous scary stories and poems, and blurbs about superstitions. For children it even has a hand full of magic tricks (that really work) and 'spells' (for "those aspiring wizards and witches"). Whether you are a vintage aficionado or a child who loves Halloween, this book is a great keepsake.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the Best Ever!, August 20, 2007

By	Tammy Mathews (az) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have never written a review before today - but I bought this book 3 days ago and I am just enchanted with it :) At first I wandered through it and then I went from beginning to end... It has wonderful excerpts from books as well as short stories to tell. The vintage artwork is just beautiful throughout the book and just adds to the over all "found treasure" feel. There are wonderful poems (my favorite is now The Transylvania Dream), "spells"(light hearted) and magic tricks for kids. Buy this book if you love all things Halloween - if your looking for goth type stuff this is not for you - this has all the charm of yesterday brought to today to enjoy. I love this book!!! 5 stars is not enough :-)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A magical and mystical little tome......, November 11, 2005

By	Witch in the Hollow Hill (In a different century.....) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Big Book Of Chills And Thrills (The Little Big Book Series) (Hardcover)

I adore anything vintage halloween so when this book came out in 2000 I snatched it right up!

The hodgepodge of stories, spells, facts, recipes and stunning vintage artwork is GORGEOUS!

It's a enchanting and magical little book, you'll adore it too.