Mysterious Tales of Loss and Woe

Mysterious Tales of Loss and Woe (& Other Jovial Stories): Twelve short stories that blend the bizarre and profound, meeting grumpy trolls, elusive ghosts, and cunning spies along the way. Follow characters who navigate real (and not-so-real) life situations where they must choose right from wrong, good or bad, and love over hate.

Lilac & the Troll: Meet Lilac, a girl of eight, or ten, or twelve years old—she's not sure. She lives happily in the woods until she meets a Troll who introduces her to new ideas about herself. Oliver Cromwell's Head: Nelson is just another normal first-year at Cambridge when he starts having ghostly visions of one of England's most famous statesmen. Why him, and what must he do to stop the hauntings?

The Jovial Story of Anges & the Great Pestilence: Anges Acheson is a man who can't seem to die in a time when everyone is dying. He strangely attends his own funeral and helps alleviate the suffering of those around him. Other stories include The Pitiful Tale of Rosemary Pickering, Transfiguration in the Blind Forest, Death By Sea, and The Curious Abilities of Simon Becker, among others.

Immerse yourself in these tales and delve into the surreal. Recommended for middle and high schoolers (as well as adults!) Suggested ages: 12 & up. From the curious mind of Truest Dunkworth!