CAUTION: Not to be read before bedtime! This nightmarish collection of between 15 and 20 short stories and extracts preys upon the theme of vampires and werewolves. The invigorating mix of classic and contemporary writing from some of the finest authors in the field provides an ideal introduction for children who are beginning to read classic fiction and gothic horror. The brave reader will be amply rewarded with classic tales of blood-craving vampires and modern stories of wicked werewolves, interspersed with shocking-but-true tales to chill the bones and rattle the nerves.