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When the White family comes into the possession of a monkey’s paw that magically grant wishes, they do what many people would do—they wish for money. But every wish has a consequence, and the White family finds they are completely unprepared for what comes next. The Monkey’s Paw is a classic horror tale that gives new meaning to the phrase “be careful what you wish for.”
The Monkey’s Paw has become a classic horror story and has been adapted numerous times, including into episodes of such popular television series as The X-Files, The Twilight Zone, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and Tales from the Crypt.
HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.
The Monkey's Paw: Short Story
28The Monkey's Paw: Short Story
28Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781443432313 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins Canada |
Publication date: | 01/21/2014 |
Sold by: | HARPERCOLLINS |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 28 |
Sales rank: | 563,024 |
File size: | 193 KB |