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Jack stands in the dark on the landing of the old house, and looks at his feet. He has been here for minutes, his hand on the door handle, debating whether or not to go in. A high-ceilinged room lit only by candles. Thirteen chairs, one empty. Twelve ghostly storytellers,…

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1 author picked Thirteen Chairs as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a young adult horror story made up of several short horror stories. It is such a clever compendium as the tension ratchets up with each story - and finally you discover the fate of the narrator! Fabulous collection suited to strong fearless readers 12 years +

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