10 Scary-Clever Stories from Around the World
Spooky-fun short stories for ages 9–14, rooted in folklore, culture, and clever twists that mix goosebumps with giggles.📘 Now available on Amazon · 🖤 Includes a free Educator Guide
ABOUT THE BOOK
Ten Creatures. Ten Cultures. Ten Twists.From a trickster turtle spirit in Japan to a bone-rattling Krampus in Austria — Monsters with a Twist reimagines folklore creatures for curious readers aged 9–14.
Each tale blends eerie fun with lessons in courage, cleverness, and kindness.Perfect for:
✅ Teachers and librarians planning spooky-season activities
✅ Parents of middle-grade readers who love Goosebumps or mythology
✅ Book clubs and after-school programs exploring world folkloreWritten by H.S. Loyal — a creative producer and parent who believes scary stories can teach bravery, empathy, and imagination.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
"Perfect balance of spooky and smart, my students LOVED it.”
— Year 6 Teacher, London“Finally! a spooky book that teaches kids about real myths. My class couldn’t stop talking about the Yara story!”
— Ms. Thompson, Year 5 Teacher, Manchester“It’s like Goosebumps met world mythology.”
— KidLit Blogger @BookishBeasts⭐ Want to be an ARC Reader?
FREE EDUCATOR GUIDE (PDF)
Bring the monsters to class!Your free printable guide includes:Folklore Facts for each creature’s cultural backgroundDiscussion Questions that build empathy and critical thinkingCreative Activities for writing, drawing, or role-playingReady-to-print worksheets for independent or group work🎓 Includes classroom license for teachers and homeschool use.
