The Puppet's Payback and Other Chilling Tales | 
“You probably thought that was the end of me. I wouldn't blame you. I sure thought so at the time. But the funny thing is I'm still around. Not that anyone knows.“
“You probably thought that was the end of me. I wouldn't blame you. I sure thought so at the time. But the funny thing is I'm still around. Not that anyone knows.“
I could use this book in my classroom by having my students read a few of the short stories and then write their own short spooky stories around the time of halloween. I could also have my students practice evaluating character traits and identifying the main plot points in each of the stories as well.
so-soThis book makes me think differently about morality by demonstrating that our actions can lead to unexpected consequences. Some of the stories made me think about how people can easily be influenced to do things that they typically wouldn't do without the help of others. Lastly, I realized that people's character can lead them into making specific decisions also. Thus, having compassion, being responsible, etc., are crucial in making good choices.
“Oh, they're accustomed to my acts of disappearance.“
I like this book because I think it could be really good and easy for kids to read. There are many stories so it would be easier for kids to chop up their reading and also feel like they are pushing their reading time. One chapter is a new story so although you are only reading one chapter, there is the feeling of finishing a whole story.
pickThe Puppet's Payback and Other Chilling Tales, Mary Downing Hahn, 2020. There are many short horror stories in this book. They all are different but are spooky.
