Tales of Mystery and Terror

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child

Contains thirteen stories of horror, suspense and the supernatural. This work features Edgar Allan Poe's most famous tales such as: "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Black Cat".

Enter the dark, doom-laden world of Edgar Allen Poe with a selection of thirteen of his most chilling tales, chosen for children aged 10+.

‘There was an iciness, a sinking, a sickening of the heart'

Full of rich, atmospheric writing, haunting tales of murder and madness, and mysteries that baffle the mind, this is a fabulously unsettling selection for any horror fan aged 10+.

Revel in thirteen tales of horror, suspense and the supernatural by the inimitable Edgar Allen Poe. Featuring some of his most famous stories, including 'The Tell-Tale Heart', 'The Fall of the House of Usher' and 'The Masque of the Red Death', this chilling collection of short stories is the perfect way to introduce new readers to the long-lasting thrills and chills of outstanding horror writing – or indulge in them yourself!