The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight: More Poems to Trouble Your Sleep by Jack Prelutsky Lobel, Arnold, ALC, Arnold Lobel
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(Paperback - Presents 12 scary poems)
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- ISBN: 0688117058
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Pub. Date: August 1992
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Comments from the Seller: Lobel, Arnold New York 1992 Paperback Fine 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" Fine condition in and out.
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Synopsis
"In a companion volume to Nightmares, poet and artist again collaborate to elicit feelings of exquisite terror."—Horn Book. "Prelutsky's rhymes are as lethal, lithe, and literate as ever, and Lobel wrings every atmospheric ounce out of them."—School Library Journal.
Annotation
Meet 12 creatures straight out of your worst nightmares. They may be hideous and horrific, but these poems about them are tantalizing and terrific. All are perfect for reading aloud come Halloween or anytime that calls for bone-chilling fun. Illustrated.
Publishers Weekly
From a ``mud-encrusted'' mummy to the eponymous rider, these 12 creepy creations--abetted by Goreyesque black-and-white artwork--are sure to raise readers' hackles. Ages 6-up. (Aug.)
More Reviews and RecommendationsBiography
Jack Prelutsky was named the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. He has filled more than fifty books of verse with his inventive wordplay, including the recent New York Times bestseller My Dog May Be a Genius. Jack Prelutsky lives with his wife in Washington State.
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Headless Horseman Rides Tonight: More Poems to Trouble Your Sleepby Anonymous
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01/02/2003: I first read this book when I was in the 4th grade. The Headless Horseman poem and pictures terrified me so much that I couldn't even look at the book. 7 years later and it still sends a chill down my spine
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