subject: Horror Books : A New Genre Of Entertainment [print this page] Halloween is fun but most parents are concerned about the effect the whole horror atmosphere will have on their kids. Tales of horror are purely for entertainment and a child should slowly be introduced to this side, so he doesnt develop a permanent fear of the unknown. This can be done by getting a few horror storybooks for children. Horror books are spooky and act as a catalyst to promote the development of the imaginative power of your kids.
If you are confused about the titles of famous horror books which you are going to purchase for your kid then I can very well guide you. Some interesting and spooky collection which are on sale right now are Dracula and Araminta Spook. You can also go for The Swords In The Grotto which is a part of the Araminta spooks series. If you want your kid to explore the world of imagination and magic then I would personally recommend you to go for the works of Angie Sage who has authored many eminent books like the Septimus Heap series which are specially meant for children and kids like you. She is the new writer on the block and has gained fame with her Aramnita Spook series. She possesses a multitalented personality of being the illustrator, writer and author.
Angie Sage was born and brought up in London where she grew up and started writing childrens books from her early age. Her father was a publisher by profession and as a child her hobby was to fill blank books with picture and stories. She left her medicine career to join the Art School in Leicester and continued her studies in the field of graphics, design and illustration. She started her coveted career as an illustrator and gradually moved on to write stories for kids. In 2006, she launched her new series of Araminta Spooks. Her first thriller book was My Haunted House followed by The Swords of Grotto which became a bestseller in no time.
These horror books are published by Bloomsbury Publication and you can even purchase these books online. They are a real value for money as they contain 160 pages of interesting, mind-boggling graphics and are written in easy to comprehend English. These books are enjoyed by all, irrespective of age.
