Six Ghost Stories: Peng3:Eight Ghost Stories NE

by S.H. Burton

Original / British English
What is the secret of Room 7? Why do the Frobishers feel so uncomfortable with their young visitor? Why is Roger afraid to drive his new car? Is the old woman at number 91 really waiting for a birthday card that never comes? Find the answers in the pages of this book -  sleep comfortably after reading them!

48 pages, Paperback

First published April 4, 2001

About the author

Samuel Holroyd Burton

Reviews

[Janete on hiatus due health issues · Rating 4 out of 5]

I re-read this on 7th February 2019 and I increased the rating from 3 to 4 stars because this time I found the stories more interesting. These six stories were easy to understanding for an intermediate English learner.

[Hekait_noor · Rating 3 out of 5]

level 3
1200 headwords
pre-intermediate

[Saeed Almazrouei · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was about six ghosts. Every ghost had a different story. The first ghost was an old man. The old man died in room 7 in The Great hotel 5 years ago in the big chair his heart just failed suddenly. The second ghost was an old woman watching Mrs. Wood every day from the window then Mrs. Wood died in Australia after a bad holiday. The third ghost was in the garden. There was a house in a small village far away from the city. Within the big garden there was a big tree and inside the big tree a man died 200 years ago. He needed help from someone to make him free from the big tree. The fourth ghost lived inside a car. The ghost was a woman who walked on the road. A big gentle man hit the woman in a car accident and killed her. The fifth ghost was a small sister in a rich family and she was killed by rat poison. The sixth ghost was an old woman who was waiting for a birthday card from Mrs. Rogers. She died before she held the card in her hand.

[Shoichi Momiyama · Rating 4 out of 5]

-PENGUIN READERS,Level 3
-Time 11/20=10minutes 11/22=10minutes 11/24=15minutes 11/25=15minutes 11/26=10minutes
-7-word summary:ghosts-dark-old-quiet-frighten-garden-priest
-Discussion question
1:What would you do if you would see ghosts?
A:I would escape from them. Because I really dislike the fearful situation.
2:Do you have any stories related to ghosts?
A:When I was an elementary school student, I took spiritual picture once! It was so scared!

Thsi book has six short stories, so I could read smoothly. Each stories are interesting for me. I could know various situations of ghost. Very fun!

[NIGHTSTAND CHAOS]

In the realm of literature, few authors possess the uncanny ability to transport readers into spine-chilling worlds of the supernatural quite like Sir Henry Rider Haggard. His collection of six ghost stories, simply titled "Six Ghost Stories," stands as a testament to his mastery in weaving intricate tales of the paranormal. Through the pages of this compendium, Haggard invites readers to embark on a journey into the ethereal realm, where ghosts and specters haunt the fringes of reality. The opening narrative, "The Phantom Rickshaw," sets the stage for the eerie tales that follow. It introduces readers to a British official named Arthur Gatliffe, stationed in India during the colonial era. As Gatliffe attempts to navigate the complexities of his personal life and professional responsibilities, he finds himself entangled in a ghostly encounter that shakes him to his core. The story's atmospheric setting and the vivid depiction of the phantom rickshaw create an unsettling ambiance that lingers long after the story's conclusion. In "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas," Haggard weaves a tale of greed, betrayal, and a haunted treasure chest. The protagonist, Richard Hartley, inherits a chest said to hold the fortune of the late Abbot Thomas. As he delves into the mystery surrounding the chest, he uncovers a dark secret and faces the wrath of malevolent spirits determined to protect their hidden wealth. The story's blend of historical elements and supernatural occurrences captivates readers, leaving them eagerly anticipating the outcome. "The Witch's Head" transports readers to the picturesque English countryside, where a young woman named Elspeth Fenwick inherits a cursed family heirloom: a severed witch's head. Little does she know that this macabre artifact possesses the power to unleash a torrent of supernatural horrors upon her. Haggard skillfully weaves a web of tension and fear as Elspeth battles against the sinister forces determined to claim her soul. The fourth tale, "Mr. Meeson's Will," takes readers on a journey into the realm of spiritualism and the afterlife. The protagonist, Mr. Meeson, is a wealthy man who attempts to manipulate the supernatural to ensure his continued influence after death. However, his plans go awry when he finds himself trapped in a ghostly limbo, unable to communicate with the living world. Haggard explores the boundaries between life and death in this thought-provoking narrative, leaving readers to contemplate the nature of existence. In "Heart and Science," Haggard blends scientific inquiry with the supernatural, resulting in a tale that challenges conventional notions of reality. The story follows Professor Clifford, a scientist determined to debunk the existence of ghosts. As he investigates a series of paranormal occurrences at an ancient castle, he finds himself questioning his own beliefs and confronting the possibility that science alone cannot explain the mysteries of the universe. The final story in the collection, "The Farewell Supper," serves as a chilling conclusion to the anthology. It introduces readers to a group of friends who gather for a farewell dinner, unaware that one among them is a vengeful ghost seeking retribution. As the evening progresses, the atmosphere grows increasingly sinister, and the friends find themselves trapped in a nightmarish struggle against an unseen adversary. The story's unexpected twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Throughout "Six Ghost Stories," Haggard demonstrates his exceptional storytelling prowess, creating a haunting tapestry of tales that explore the boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds. His vivid imagery and mastery of suspense captivate readers, inviting them to delve into the realm of the unseen and confront the lurking terrors that lie beneath the veil of reality.

[Sina Yousefi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a nice book for learning and spending your time on language.
And it has a strange content
I mean if you read just one story of this book,you'll want to read other stories with more intrest.
And also I couldn't sleep well some nights owing to those ghosts😂😉

[Simo Mfd]

Moth

[Mio Kobayashi · Rating 2 out of 5]

1. Penguin&level3

2. 07/03=30minutes, 07/04=30minutes, 07/05=30minutes

3. Six story, ghost, uncomfortable, frighten, white hair, bad weather, night

4. a I dislike the part that an owner recommend Room 7 to sleep to the customer.
b There are only six room in the hotel, but the owner and his wife said you can use another room. The room has a secret...

5. There are six story in this book. I was afraid when I read these story. I don't want to believe the ghost, though finally I thought the ghost might be.

[Emma Janlar · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read it in less than one hour bored outta my mind in school.

[Maria]

nothing

[Alejandro]

I want read this book please

[Omar Alshal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple & nice stories, overall you can read it but it will not left big impact after finishing it.

[Raul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, full of suspense and good stories.