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`Paired with illustrator David Roberts's spindly, evocative draughtsmanship, the result is another triumph for old-school spookiness' --Financial Times
`Expertly told, and full of atmosphere and shivers ... a spookily good read'
--Young Post
'Short, exciting horror-tinged stories, finely quirky drawings and a sure fire winner' --School Librarian
`Expertly told, and full of atmosphere and shivers ... a spookily good read'
--Young Post
'Short, exciting horror-tinged stories, finely quirky drawings and a sure fire winner' --School Librarian
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`Tales of Terror from the Black Ship is Chris Priestley's second collection of macabre tales and once again he demonstrates that he is the master of the form ... These grisly, gothic tales deserve to be read aloud and are perfect for Halloween'
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Be prepared to squeal in anticipation, gasp in surprise and shriek with delight,
This review is from: Tales of Terror from the Black Ship (Hardcover)
Chris Priestley has definitely done it again with this second collection of spine-tingling tales.
This time we are introduced to Ethan and Cathy, two young children who live with their father in the Old Inn, a spooky pub precariously perched on a cliff top. During a violent storm, Ethan and Cathy are struck down by a mysterious illness, requiring their father to leave them alone in the dead of night to go in search of the local doctor. Following his departure, Jonah Thackeray arrives on the doorstep of the Old Inn, asking for shelter from the storm and offering many a creepy story in return. This book will have you hooked from start to finish, with many twists and turns to have you shrieking in anticipation and surprise. With each chapter a complete short story in its own rights, it is perfect for bed-time stories, although you will be eagerly reading ahead to learn more about the underlying story concerning Ethan and Cathy. I found myself getting goose pimples from the eerie atmosphere so wonderfully created by Priestly and strengthened by the terrific illustrations of David Roberts. I assure you, you will not be disappointed with this book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tales of Terror - Black Ship,
By Elrohir "of Tol Eressea" (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tales of Terror from the Black Ship (Hardcover)
This is Chris Priestley's second book to feature 11 connected spine chilling tales of terror, the stories are all short and very easily accessible.
The Old Inn clings to a cliff top above a storm lashed ocean and Ethan & Cathy are sick, their father has gone to fetch a doctor, leaving them all alone but with the promise not to let any one in until he gets back. When a visitor comes begging for shelter from the wild storm, Cathy takes pity on him. The children have an unnatural appetite for stories of the macabre and the visitor is persuaded the tell a series of blood-curdling stories full of horror and heart-stopping revelations. What made the first book 'Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror,' so successful is repeated here. The stories are beautifully illustrated by David Roberts and for me it just made this book such a treasure to hold and read. All the stories are linked together and the last story gives you an unexpected twist. It's not hard to see that the stories are influenced by Edgar Allen Poe, M R James and even Tim Burton. Really gripping stories, full of nightmare and macabre horrors. For fans of Poe, James and Tim Burton, this is a must read!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Let Down,
By Dave Matthews (Buckinghamshire, UK.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tales of Terror from the Black Ship (Hardcover)
My then 11 yo son and I read Uncle Montague's ToT mid-2009 so were really looking forward to reading this and found it a bit of a letdown really after our first experience of Uncle Montague. The stories were good enough, giving us a bit of a fright occasionally, but there wasn't the expectation of something horrible happening or about to happen to the characters in this book than we found with our first book of his. Will certainly be buying and reading more though, and is still worth 3-stars! Maybe we were just spoiled and read the best book first, only time will tell.
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