About the book
A spell that gets you land, money, long golden hair, or a date to the prom can’t be a curse, can it? A curse just gets you dead. Or does it?. . . In these ten stunning short stories, boys and girls learn firsthand just what magic spells, enchantments, and curses really can do. “Give this one to readers who are ready for some sophisticated tales of the supernatural.” —Booklist
From haunted streets to the early days of the internet, these tales explore the high price of power.
- Witches and Curses: A jilted teenager discovers Curses, Inc., an online service for magical revenge with a strict no-refunds policy.
- Twisted Fairy Tales: An outcast girl’s glamour spell wins her a prince… but what he can’t see might tear them apart.
- Supernatural Suspense: A ghostly lady haunts a village street after sunset, beckoning the curious to join her—forever.
- Magic and Mayhem: A boy witch trying to impress a girl with a hair-growth spell accidentally gives her a beard, and things only get worse from there.
Editions of Curses, Inc. and Other Stories
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780152061074
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547351902
Read an Excerpt
A spell that gets you land, money, long golden hair, or a date to the prom can’t be a curse, can it? A curse just gets you dead. Or does it?. . . In these ten stunning short stories, boys and girls learn firsthand just what magic spells, enchantments, and curses really can do. “Give this one to readers who are ready for some sophisticated tales of the supernatural.” —Booklist
From haunted streets to the early days of the internet, these tales explore the high price of power.
- Witches and Curses: A jilted teenager discovers Curses, Inc., an online service for magical revenge with a strict no-refunds policy.
- Twisted Fairy Tales: An outcast girl’s glamour spell wins her a prince… but what he can’t see might tear them apart.
- Supernatural Suspense: A ghostly lady haunts a village street after sunset, beckoning the curious to join her—forever.
- Magic and Mayhem: A boy witch trying to impress a girl with a hair-growth spell accidentally gives her a beard, and things only get worse from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curses, Inc. and Other Stories about?
A spell that gets you land, money, long golden hair, or a date to the prom can’t be a curse, can it? A curse just gets you dead. Or does it?. . . In these ten stunning short stories, boys and girls learn firsthand just what magic spells, enchantments, and curses really can do. “Give this one to readers who are ready for some sophisticated tales of the supernatural.” —Booklist
From haunted streets to the early days of the internet, these tales explore the high price of power.
- Witches and Curses: A jilted teenager discovers Curses, Inc., an online service for magical revenge with a strict no-refunds policy.
- Twisted Fairy Tales: An outcast girl’s glamour spell wins her a prince… but what he can’t see might tear them apart.
- Supernatural Suspense: A ghostly lady haunts a village street after sunset, beckoning the curious to join her—forever.
- Magic and Mayhem: A boy witch trying to impress a girl with a hair-growth spell accidentally gives her a beard, and things only get worse from there.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Curses, Inc. and Other Stories?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and life changes
Where can I read a sample of Curses, Inc. and Other Stories?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780152061074
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Curses, Inc. and Other Stories?
Vivian Vande Velde
Who is the Publisher of the book Curses, Inc. and Other Stories?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Curses, Inc. and Other Stories is available as paperback(ISBN 9780152061074) and ebook(ISBN 9780547351902)
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