You may have already read a few follow-ups to famous novels, some of which became even more well-known than the originals themselves (e.g., Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, based on a character first introduced in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer). But what about those sad sequels and spinoffs that failed to gain much popularity? Here’s a […]
From Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” to The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat, you’ve got a range of Halloween reads to choose from today—containing more than a few unforgettable lines. Think you’re well versed in the spooky stuff? Take this Halloween I.Q. Test to see how many excerpts from iconic candy corn–flavored releases […]
What is it that draws so many kids to Gothic books? When I was younger I had a wayyy higher tolerance for horror. I LOVED to be spooked. I would read whatever scary book I could get my hands on, and watched whatever horror movie my parents would permit (only those rated PG-13, of course). Sleepovers […]
