When the Lights Go Out: Twenty Scary Tales to Tell
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Summary
When the Lights Go Out: Twenty Scary Tales to Tell by Margaret Read MacDonald is a novel built around its characters and plot. The available edition details are 1988 • Hw Wilson Co • 176 pages.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need fiction that quickly shows what kind of story it is.
- You want a story that gets moving early.
- If atmosphere matters, the characters show feeling without grand gestures.
- You want a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780824207700
Worth buying if: You need fiction that quickly shows what kind of story it is.
Skip it if: You want a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
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Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Easy to finish in one or two sittings.
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This book will mostly appeal to readers who enjoy its characters, plot, and mood.
Best way to approach it
Reading a few chapters at a time may make the story easier to follow.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780824207700
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