Read If You Dare (Best of READ)

A collection of stories by such authors as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ambrose Bierce, and Stephen King, exploring the notions of fate, destiny, and coincidence

Grade 7-Up?The editors of Read magazine have compiled from previous issues 12 tales written by Arthur Porges, Richard Matheson, Ambrose Bierce, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and others. The introduction provides a short explanation that sets the tone: if one tempts fate, one must suffer the consequences. From an adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's "Pardoner's Tale" to Stephen King's twisted GI Joe toy killers, each piece is carefully crafted with minimal words and maximum impact. The stories vary in length and style but each is as thought-provoking as the last; they allow readers to experience a range of emotions, from absolute terror to comic relief. This book will appeal to independent readers, but many of these tales could be used as read-alouds to introduce other titles or initiate group discussion. Skinny and small, with interesting cover art of children with glowing eyes, this is a welcome addition.?Molly S. Kinney, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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