The Puppet's Payback and Other Chilling Tales

Ever wondered what happens when a doll wants revenge? Get ready to find out what sinister secrets hide within everyday objects and quiet towns. This collection of seven chilling tales will make you think twice before you turn out the lights. You'll discover why you should never disturb an old grave, what happens when a cursed puppet comes to life, and the terrifying truth behind a ghostly visitor. Each story is a masterclass in suspense, packed with twists that will keep you guessing until the very end.

With over fifty award-winning novels to her name, Mary Downing Hahn has been a master of middle-grade ghost stories and chilling tales for more than four decades. A former school librarian, she began writing after realizing the kinds of spooky, mysterious books her students craved were the same ones she wanted to create. Hahn draws on her love of classic ghost stories and a keen understanding of what makes young readers' spines tingle to craft tales that are both terrifying and timeless.