Ghostly Gallery by Alfred Hitchcock 

"Good evening, and welcome to Alfred Hitchock's Ghostly Gallery..." So begins the introduction to this marvelous book for young readers presented by none other than the master of the macabre himself, Alfred Hitchcock. Following his invitation to "browse through my gallery", readers will find ghoulish ghost stories "designed to frighten and instruct" -- instruct, that is, about the strange existence ghosts must endure! Stories include Miss Emmeline Takes Off by Walter Brooks; The Valley of the Beasts by Algernon Blackwood; The Haunted Trailer by Robert Arthur; The Truth About Pyecraft by H.G. Wells; The Isle of Voices by Robert Louis Stevenson; and more. Parents and kids can't help but chuckle at Hitchcock's comment, "I don't want to appear disloyal to television, but I think reading will be good for you." Contains some very spooky two-color illustrations by Fred Banbery.  

I positively loved this collection of haunting ghost stories compiled by the one and only Alfred Hitchcock. Some stories were better than others, but all were written superbly. Some of my favorites included "The Haunted Trailer" by Robert Arthur, "The Truth About Pyecraft" by H.G. Wells, and my favorite...."The Waxwork" by A.M. Burrage. What I especially like is how the book introduces students to classic authors from the literary cannon. Each story can be read in one sitting or class period. There are creepy drawings to go with some of the scenes as well. I highly recommend this book!