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A fit of shivers

by Joan Aiken · 1990

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Ten short stories with elements of horror or the supernatural, including "The L-shaped Grave," "The Shrieking Door," and "Watkyn, Comma."

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Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 160 pages
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