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.

Recounts the life of the extraordinary lumberjack whose unusual size and strength brought him many fantastic adventures.

Incidents from the life of Pecos Bill, from his childhood among the coyotes to his unusual wedding day.

"After surviving fourteen years of hell in a violently abusive marriage, Rosie Daniels has finally summoned the courage to flee for her life. But leaving her husband Norman for a new city and a new start is a very daunting prospect. It's hard for Rosie not to keep looking over her shoulder, and with good reason--Norman's a police officer with the instincts of a predator, a force of relentless terror and savagery...a man almost mythic in his monstrosity....

The fantastic journey of Belle, a bright and independent young woman who takes her father's place as the prisoner of a beast in his castle. As Belle befriends the castle's enchanted staff, she and the Beast slowly begin to look beyond their initial reactions to each other and see who they truly are. But back in Belle's village, her father's fears for her safety drive him to rally the villagers to free Belle from the castle--a plan that goes awry,...

One rainy afternoon, a stranger breaks into author Martin Stillwater's house, accusing Martin of stealing his wife, his children-and his life. Claiming to be the real Martin Stillwater, the intruder threatens to take what is rightfully his. The police think he's a figment of Martin's imagination. But Martin and his family have no choice but to believe the stranger's threat. And run for their lives.

A new edition of Sandburg's fanciful, humorous short stories peopled with such characters as the Potato Face Blind Man, the Blue Wind Boy, and many others.

The cubs and Mrs. Grizzle share six classic fairy tales in the signature Berenstain style, featuring Papa, Mama, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.

Relates the extraordinary deeds of the frontiersman who became King of the Keelboatmen on the Mississippi River.

Experience the magic of Disney with this fabulous guide to the best-loved fairy-tale princesses of all time! Includes fascinating background information about each princess -- her hobbies, personality, friends, and enemies, and special moments from her story.