The armada book of ghost stories

From the author of ready player one, a rollicking alien invasion thriller that embraces and subverts sciencefiction co. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Read thru this book, which was requested by my grandson. Childrens ghost stories in english1945anthologies 1 fiction 1 ghost stories 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The 12 best ghost books to keep you up at night best ghost stories ever written. Armada is a science fiction novel by ernest cline, published on july 14, 2015 by crown publishing group a division of penguin random house. During the period in which these stories were published by armada, the books possessed a number of different cover designs or formats, which we have labelled using a simple alphabetic system a through to f. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. The shining by stephen king no list of great ghost stories is complete without this work from the master of horror himself. And so in 1967, a little anthology of spooky tales for younger readers, entitled the armada ghost book first.

The hardy boys digest series the hardy boys wiki fandom. I remembered from childhood as being a good collection of scary stories and rereading confirms it. Fox, wonder at the fate of the boy who walked the wrong way around the church or be horrified by the walls that moved, by h. Introduction sandy macneil and his dog sorche nic leodhas school for the unspeakable manly wade wellman the house of the nightmare edward lucas white the story of the inexperienced ghost h g wells the giant bones sorche nic leodhas. Room at the inn, ss the sixth armada ghost book, ed. The story follows a teenager who plays an online video game about defending against an alien invasion, only to find out that the game is a simulator to prepare him and people around the world for defending against an actual alien invasion. Mary danby books list of books by author mary danby. A novel thriller supernatural book by ernest cline. Mar 19, 2015 indeed the armada ghost book would prove to be so successful that an entire series of armada ghost books followed, with this initial book being reprinted many times to thrill and terrify several generations of children. Wells terrible flower and by the computers and map numbers that play their part in a macabre twist of fate. If youre a fan of all things spooky and paranormal and you probably are, if youre here, then the very best kind of book is a ghost book. There isnt much better than curling up at night with a good book, a blanket and some hot chocolate.

Tremble in the shadow of the haunted tower, gallop through the night with the skeleton rider, learn the dread secret of the sleeping bones. It has stories in it that terrified me when i was young in the armada book of ghost stories and ones im really looking forward to. An anthology of stories edited by christine bernard. Another ship dogged by ghost stories is the uss arizona, which was bombed during the dec. Overdrive items can still be requested, and other digital resources remain available through the elibrary site. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The 12 best ghost books 2019 best ghost stories ever written. Weird fiction has always enjoyed a close relationship with the short story, and until relatively recently, lovers of the macabre would find the shelves of bookshops. Mary danby, armada 1989 sir harry mortlakes clock, ss the eighth armada ghost book, ed. The hardy boys, or the hardy boys mystery stories, is known as the digest series, so as not to confuse it with its predecessor, the original series which officially has the same name. Nothing goes better with gooey smores and a glowing campfire than a ghost story.

And its mix of classic ghost stories, retellings of spooky folk tales, and new fictions penned by modern authors would prove to be a huge hit. See the complete the fontana book of great ghost stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Armada had been acquired by collins in 1996, who also owned fontana. It follows, therefore, that the ghosts that haunt dorset are an eclectic mix, and their stories are as intriguing as they are terrifying. The fontana book of great ghost stories book series.

Christine bernard 2nd armada ghost book vault of evil. Bounds contribution to the series but i got carried away. I dont dislike any of those mentioned above, but they dont even come close to emulating the buzz i got from marion. An original ghost story by jeremy dyson dim the lights and read it aloud to your family.

Im hoping that, once ive invented a time machine, i will come here that night, read this list, realise that my friend is talking through his hat, and save myself the trouble of even sending for the 15th armada ghost book. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. This series also ran ghost and other supernatural fictions, but relied mostly on nonfantastic fiction. The armada ghost book armada ghost book, book 1 by christine bernard book cover, description. It has stories in it that terrified me when i was young in the armada book of ghost stories and ones im really looking forward to reading for the first time. Now in 1974 he had taken over the reins of the fontana book of great ghost stories series from robert aickman, commencing at the 8th volume proving his editorial mettle, and furthermore with his great and idiosyncratic imagination and offbeat sense of humour, chetwyndhayes was the. These are mostly old stories, and enjoyable, but a bit tame for these days. He read hundreds of stories, and distilled them down to just over 20. I think it was a second volume because ive since located the bumper book of ghost stories, edited by mary danby and it didnt have the same stories in it. Mary danby, armada 1974 the young oxford book of ghost stories, ed. Vampires, werewolves, witches, bloody mary, the wendigo, and other frightening specters populate the pages of this compelling collection of s. Due to the impact of the covid19 pandemic, the ability to request physical items has been temporarily disabled.

Indeed the armada ghost book would prove to be so successful that an entire series of armada ghost books followed, with this initial book being reprinted many times to thrill and terrify several generations of children. As he relates in the introduction, he started the research for this book by making a call to the celebrated ghoststory anthologistwriter, lady cynthia asquith. Selections of this series were later reprinted in the great ghosts stories series. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Therefore when the idea of a junior equivalent was mooted, christine bernard once again took the reins. Never display translations registered users can choose which translations are shown. In the second armada ghost book you can enjoy the adventures of the reluctant ghost, laugh at the downfall of the evil mr. Be the first to ask a question about 1st armada ghost book. Dec 23, 2005 an original ghost story by jeremy dyson dim the lights and read it aloud to your family.

In 1966 fontana launched a companion series to their great ghost stories line, the fontana book of great horror stories, which was edited by christine bernard, who would produce another three volumes in that range. An original ghost story by jeremy dyson books the guardian. Eleven eerie tales to make you shiver with delight. Click here to find out how to create lists of items to request later. A series of twenty anthologies of ghost stories published from 1972 to 1984. It is a county of secluded villages tucked away down remote lanes, and even its county towns possess an air of timelessness that the modern age has failed to dispel. This volume included sandy macneil and his dog 1964 by sorche nic leodhas school for the unspeakable 1937 by manly wade.

Now the 2nd armada ghost book isnt a terrible anthology by any means, as all its tales are goo. It was christmas eve, and there were fourteen of us in the house. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. These are some of the spookiest ghost stories ever written. Burrage retold by rosemary border 1 no, said jackson with a shy little smile. The big book of ghost stories by otto penzler, paperback. So on one hand its a fun collection of tales to have, but not one of the stronger outings in the armada series. Buy the green ghost and other stories by mary danby isbn. Ghost stories content smee the judges house the stranger in the mist the confession of charles linkworth the ghost coach fullcircle smee by a. Man size in marble is in the second fontana book of.

The fontana book of great ghost stories series by robert aickman. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. The armada ghost book by christine bernard abebooks. Wells is a disturbing little tale set on regent street in london. Schlossers best ghost stories and her favorite horror classics from edgar allen poe, charles dickens and more. Roald dahl, best known as a childrens author, was researching ghost stories for a possible tv series. Roald dahl 19161990 was a prickly, colorful character who wrote maliciously funny short stories for adults the best of roald dahl as well as betterknown works for children james and the giant peach. From the author of ready player one, a rollicking alien invasion thriller that embraces and subverts sciencefiction co armada ernest cline e book this book the last starfighter alien invasion ready player one thriller books free reading book recommendations. The fontana book of great ghost stories series by robert. Set in the near future, the book portrays a scenario in which a postcommunist china, assisted by russia, is able to launch a technologicallysophisticated attack against the united states in the pacific, leading to the occupation of the hawaiian islands. The third armada monster book 1977 introduction the thirteenth fontana. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The greatest of ghost stories the american conservative. The story follows a teenager who plays an online video game about defending against an alien invasion, only to find out that the game is a simulator to prepare him and people around the world for defending against an actual alien.

Mary danby, armada 1976 the green ghost and other stories, ed. Encyclopedia of fantasy 1997 fontana book of great. Buy 1st armada ghost book paperback softback by christine bernard isbn. If youre a fan of fantasy fiction, then you might like to become more familiar with the genres roots. The one im looking for had a story in it called the devils horse and dreamghost. The shaughnessy brothers are back he lives by a scheduleaubrey burke is on. Bounds and kay leith contributions return from the grave in harpercollins bumper book of ghost stories 1991, but. The armada ghost book by bernard, christine ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.