Spariosu, Mihai. Ghosts, Vampires, and Werewolves: Eerie Tales from Transylvania. New York : Orchard Books, 1994.
Plot: A collection of strange and scary tales from one of the haunting (and misunderstood) places on earth. Many of the stories represent a blend of new beliefs and old superstitions. Like many tales, the text focuses on the interactions between the supernatural and mortal realms. In the stories, honest men sometimes prosper. More often, though, greed for gold and contempt for tradition condemn all parties involved. Each story enjoys notes at the back of the text offering further details such as the story's location, terms, and traditions.
Genre: Horror, Folktales
Reading Level: Grades 4-8
Similar Titles: The Man Who Tricked a Ghost, The Headless Haunt and other African-American Ghost Stories
Personal Thoughts: The text offers solid retellings of stories from a little-known portion of the world. According to the author's notes, stories from Transylvania typically end unhappily, which may trouble sensitive readers. Also, some users may feel disappointed in the book's inclusion of only one werewolf and one vampire story. Fans of ghost stories will love the text, though. While the stories do not focus on gore, they do mention supernatural vengeance, deals, and promises persisting through the afterlife. A highly recommended collection for readers of creepy stories.
Side Note: Are you okay, Jerome?
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