Tales to Terrify Tots
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Comment from sandra roth
I enjoyed your story, it had a magical feel and lots of words that made it come alive, but i was confused as to what age group this story might have been geared toward. The idea and words didn't seem to fit with a picture book, or a book for beginning readers. Although it did have charm and great potential, I couldn't identify with it in terms of being read by or to a child. I did like it though and thought the idea was great.
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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I enjoyed your story, it had a magical feel and lots of words that made it come alive, but i was confused as to what age group this story might have been geared toward. The idea and words didn't seem to fit with a picture book, or a book for beginning readers. Although it did have charm and great potential, I couldn't identify with it in terms of being read by or to a child. I did like it though and thought the idea was great.
Comment Written 17-May-2022
reply by the author on 18-May-2022
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Thank you. I had in mind it being read to someone of about 6 or so by a parent, especially as parents get mocked throughout the book and that the parent can act out some of the bogey man's tricks as they read. I have had some friends read the book to their kids and had some positive feedback, but I agree that some of the words would need explaining to kids.
I'm glad you liked it though
Comment from Skyangel02
Amazing how the tallest tress are usually the most stupid ones. I have discovered that as well. They are easily fooled by those who they try to fool. The tallest trees are always chopped down in the end if they are not struck by lightning first.
You still have my full attention. I am going to read the next chapter.
reply by the author on 08-May-2012
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Amazing how the tallest tress are usually the most stupid ones. I have discovered that as well. They are easily fooled by those who they try to fool. The tallest trees are always chopped down in the end if they are not struck by lightning first.
You still have my full attention. I am going to read the next chapter.
Comment Written 08-May-2012
reply by the author on 08-May-2012
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Careful. I'm 6'3", you know. Glad you're still there. Thanks for the review
Comment from Adri7enne
Oh, aren't you a sneaky fellow! I don't know how you managed to get all five chapters posted in one day. I thought two a day was the limit.
I love your Bogey man voice. I bet you scared the kids with that every chance you got. Fun stuff, Snod.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2010
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Oh, aren't you a sneaky fellow! I don't know how you managed to get all five chapters posted in one day. I thought two a day was the limit.
I love your Bogey man voice. I bet you scared the kids with that every chance you got. Fun stuff, Snod.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2010
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Thanks. I posted the other chapters as short stories some time ago, and just now gathered them into the book. Glad you liked it
Comment from LovnPeace
I enjoyed the exchanged dia;ogue most, but got a chuckle at the ending...I assume this is a bro. who was atempting to get a rise from li' sis and succeeded...
that was funny. L&P*
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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I enjoyed the exchanged dia;ogue most, but got a chuckle at the ending...I assume this is a bro. who was atempting to get a rise from li' sis and succeeded...
that was funny. L&P*
Comment Written 18-Jul-2007
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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Oh, no. This was the Bogey Man, right enough. Proabtionary, at the moment, not skilled enough to scare precocious littel girls with a creak and a rattle, but blackmailed into having to tell her bed-time stories. Still, a scream is a scream.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from a1940sFan
This is such a fun couple of characters ... the novice Bogey Man and the cynical little girl. Great pairing. I'm glad he got an eldritch (hee hee) screech out of her this time.
I hope we get to read many more stories about these two.
Usual excellent job!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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This is such a fun couple of characters ... the novice Bogey Man and the cynical little girl. Great pairing. I'm glad he got an eldritch (hee hee) screech out of her this time.
I hope we get to read many more stories about these two.
Usual excellent job!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2007
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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Thank you. I have another scream-inducer foggy in my head. Not sure if I can get a book's-worth, but we will see.
Comment from thorney
Hi again snodlander. Once more you produce a nice little readable tale, you seem to be a dab-hand at these.
Nothing really to comment in the writing - a couple of commas here and there I would insert or move around, pretty minor really. Oh! and watch out for superfluous 'thats' - they tend to slow the story a little.
Again, well done.
Regards Pete.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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Hi again snodlander. Once more you produce a nice little readable tale, you seem to be a dab-hand at these.
Nothing really to comment in the writing - a couple of commas here and there I would insert or move around, pretty minor really. Oh! and watch out for superfluous 'thats' - they tend to slow the story a little.
Again, well done.
Regards Pete.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2007
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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Thanks for your review and kind comments
Comment from Penpal
Hehehe! I really enjoyed this spooky story. I'm a sucker for bedtime stories. My mother used to tell us some real creepy ones when I was little. There is nothing here that I would change. The Bogey Man's retreat to the closet was a perfect ending. hehehe.
Sallysaucer
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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Hehehe! I really enjoyed this spooky story. I'm a sucker for bedtime stories. My mother used to tell us some real creepy ones when I was little. There is nothing here that I would change. The Bogey Man's retreat to the closet was a perfect ending. hehehe.
Sallysaucer
Comment Written 18-Jul-2007
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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Thank you. Glad you liked it.
Comment from anonymaz
Oh, a very nice short story indeed! You've added a mysterious charm to it just by using that fantastic conclusion, I think. And a touch of horror.
Well...only one mistake I can spot so far...your 'oh no' is missing a comma between the two words ^^ That's all I can see. Great job!
Good luck!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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Oh, a very nice short story indeed! You've added a mysterious charm to it just by using that fantastic conclusion, I think. And a touch of horror.
Well...only one mistake I can spot so far...your 'oh no' is missing a comma between the two words ^^ That's all I can see. Great job!
Good luck!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2007
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2007
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Thanks for your review