A Dark, Dark Tale

A Dark, Dark Tale by Ruth Brown is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on August 15, 1992. This 32-page book presents a simple yet gently suspenseful story aimed at young readers, featuring a black cat embarking on an adventurous journey through shadowy woods and a mysterious house.
Readers will find themselves drawn into the cat’s exploration of dark stairways, hidden passages, and windblown curtains, creating an engaging atmosphere perfect for Halloween and other celebrations. The narrative combines elements of juvenile fiction with themes of animals and suspense, making it an intriguing choice for story time.
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Spooky has never been so fun in this simple, gently suspenseful story for young readers!
Children will be swept away by this dark and fascinating adventure of a black cat who travels through all of the shadowy corners of the nearby woods and house. Each step is more tantalizing than the one before on a mysterious journey up dark stairways, through hidden passages, and behind windblown curtains.
“A splendid choice for group story time.”—School Library Journal
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