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A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales

According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories,Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them.

At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales—complete with historical notes and delectable recipes—will both scare and satiate!

Genre
horrorfolkloremythologymyths and folkloreghost
Themes
diversityfood
Setting
halloweenchinaasia
Audience
young adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 192 pages
Form
short stories

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