Book details
The Haunted Pavilion: And Other Short Stories
Description
The Haunted Pavilion is a collection of nine Patricia McCune Irvine short stories for girls, ranging from ghosts in the pavilion, a rescue at Breakwater Beach, the night the town clock struck thirteen, to the mystery of the piñata, an unusual flight of Santa Claus at Christmastime, and others.
Age
8-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
142 pages
Why to read
- Diverse Storytelling: Short story collections like 'The Haunted Pavilion: And Other Short Stories' offer a variety of tales, ensuring that readers are constantly engaged with fresh narratives and diverse themes.
- Bite-Sized Reading: Each story in the collection is self-contained, making it easy to read in a single sitting. This is perfect for readers who are looking for a quick but satisfying literary escape.
- Literary Exploration: Reading a collection of short stories by Patricia McCune Irvine can be a great way to explore the author's range of writing styles, narrative techniques, and subject matters without committing to a longer novel.
- Supernatural Themes: If the title 'The Haunted Pavilion' is indicative of the content, readers who enjoy supernatural and eerie tales will likely find this collection intriguing and entertaining, as it promises to delve into the paranormal and mysterious.