Tapped from the oral traditions of American folklore, these ghost stories and tales of weird happenings, witches, and graveyards have startling, funny, or surprising endings.

Presents eight twists on the traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood, exploring such issues as why most characters seem dim-witted and what, exactly, is the theme.

The author retells the classic Afro-American tales.

Two ill-tempered brothers mend their ways after an encounter with an awesome creature in the woods. Grades 4-6.