Robert D San Souci Books In Order

Are You Scared Yet? Books In Order

  1. Haunted Houses (2010)

Novels

  1. Emergence (1981)
  2. Blood Offerings (1985)
  3. The Dreaming (1989)
  4. Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow (2010)

Collections

  1. Short and Shivery (1987)
  2. Larger Than Life (1991)
  3. Cut from the Same Cloth (1993)
  4. More Short and Shivery (1994)
  5. Even More Short and Shivery (1994)
  6. A Terrifying Taste of Short and Shivery (1998)
  7. Dare to Be Scared (2003)
  8. Double-Dare to Be Scared (2004)
  9. Sister Tricksters (2006)
  10. Triple-Dare to Be Scared (2007)
  11. Dare to Be Scared 4 (2009)
  12. The Mysterious Guest (2011)

Picture Books

  1. The Brave Little Tailor (1920)
  2. Song of Sedna (1981)
  3. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1986)
  4. The Legend of Scarface (1987)
  5. The Enchanted Tapestry (1987)
  6. Rip Van Winkle (1987)
  7. The Six Swans (1989)
  8. The Loch Ness Monster (1989)
  9. The Boy and the Ghost (1989)
  10. The Talking Eggs (1989)
  11. Young Merlin (1990)
  12. The White Cat (1990)
  13. N.C. Wyeth’s Pilgrims (1991)
  14. The Christmas Ark (1991)
  15. The Firebird (1992)
  16. Sukey and the Mermaid (1992)
  17. The Samurai’s Daughter (1992)
  18. Feathertop (1992)
  19. Tsar’s Promise (1992)
  20. Young Guinevere (1993)
  21. The Snow Wife (1993)
  22. Sootface (1994)
  23. North Country Night (1994)
  24. Donkey Ears (1994)
  25. The Hobyahs (1994)
  26. The Faithful Friend (1995)
  27. Kate Shelley (1995)
  28. The Little Seven-Colored Horse (1995)
  29. The House in the Sky (1996)
  30. Pedro and the Monkey (1996)
  31. The Red Heels (1996)
  32. Young Lancelot (1996)
  33. The Hired Hand (1997)
  34. Nicholas Pipe (1997)
  35. Two Bear Cubs (1997)
  36. Young Arthur (1997)
  37. A Weave of Words (1998)
  38. Callie Ann and Mistah Bear (1998)
  39. John and Mr. Bear (1998)
  40. Fa Mulan (1998)
  41. Cendrillion (1998)
  42. Brave Margaret (1999)
  43. Tarzan (1999)
  44. Two White Pebbles (1999)
  45. The Secret of the Stones (2000)
  46. Six Foolish Fishermen (2000)
  47. Little Gold Star (2000)
  48. Peter and the Blue Witch Baby (2000)
  49. Cinderella Skeleton (2000)
  50. Cendrillon (2002)
  51. The Birds of Killingworth (2002)
  52. The Silver Charm (2002)
  53. The Twins and the Bird of Darkness (2002)
  54. Child of Atlantis (2003)
  55. Little Pierre (2003)
  56. The Well at the End of the World (2004)
  57. Zigzag (2005)
  58. As Luck Would Have It (2008)

Non fiction

  1. Ultimate Game (1987)

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Robert D San Souci Books Overview

Haunted Houses

Scare master Robert San Souci serves up ten chilling tales about untraditional Haunted Houses: a mansion full of pirate treasure, a ghost trapped in a mysterious dollhouse, a boy whose vacation house comes complete with people eating spiders, and many more. But beware because not all of the protagonists in these stories get out alive.

Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow

Acclaimed author Robert San Souci and Caldecott Honor illustrator and Coretta Scott King Award winner E. B. Lewis retell the classic legend of Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow. Robin Hood and his loyal band create a plan to outsmart the Sheriff of Nottingham by attending an archery contest in disguise. In the end, it is Robin Hood and his friends who have the last laugh. Kids of all ages will cheer for this classic tale based on the traditional story of Robin Hood.

Short and Shivery

Thirty hair raising tales, selected from international ghostlore, have been skillfully retold especially for young people. Eerie black and white illustrations, ghastly details, and strong, shuddery endings make these the kind of stories young readers crave. Famous stories like The Robber Bridegroom by the Brothers Grimm, Tailypo, and The Golem are included, as well as retellings of stories by some of the world’s greatest authors, including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving.

Cut from the Same Cloth

A collection of legends from different areas of the country features fifteen of America’s little known hero*ines, such as Molly Cotton Tail, Brer Rabbit’s clever sister. By the author of The Talking Eggs.

More Short and Shivery

Thirty hair raising stories from around the world fill this spooky collection with delicious shivers and spine tingling chills. Sit down and meet ‘The Vampire Cat,’ ‘The Draug’ and ‘The Rolling Head’; or take a stroll with ‘The Thing in the Woods.’ You’ll find favorites such as ‘The Golden Arm’ and startling new stories such as ‘Knock…
Knock…
Knock,’ vividly told with plenty of ghastly details and spooky endings. There’s something here for everyone who likes a good shudder…
but be prepared for goose bumps!Twenty delightfully creepy illustrations by Katherine Coville and Jacqueline Rogers highlight this companion to Robert San Souci’s first collection of scary stories, Short & Shivery. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Even More Short and Shivery

Thirty spine chilling stories from around the world provide plenty of shivers in this spooky collection. Curl up with old friends like Washington Irving’s ‘Guests from Gibbet Island’ or Charles Dickens’ ‘Chips.’ Or make the aquaintance of ‘The Skull That Spoke’ and ‘The Monster of Baylock’ but beware of spectral visitors like ‘The Blood Drawing Ghost.’ This exciting mixture of classic and contemporary tales from Mexico, China, Poland, Nigeria, and other lands near and far is perfect for hair raising reading!Twenty deliciously eerie illustrations by Jacqueline Rogers highlight this companion to Robert D. San Souci’s earlier collections of scary stories, Short & Shivery and More Short & Shivery, which School Library Journal called ‘an absolute delight.’From the Hardcover edition.

A Terrifying Taste of Short and Shivery

Ghoulies, ghosties, and long leggedy beasties inhabit these 30 chilling tales gathered from around the world. Creepy classic and contemporary stories from Australia, Germany, India, El Salvador, and elsewhere including a healthy helping of American apparitions will keep readers and listeners scared stiff. Do you dare walk down the lane where ‘Crooker Waits’? Or would you rather shake ‘The Hairy Hands’? Twenty eerie illustrations highlight this companion to Robert D. San Souci’s earlier collections of scary stories, which School Library Journal called ‘an absolute delight…
. Young readers will gobble up these thirty thrilling snacks and beg for more.’ Savor this supernatural treat for spine tingling fun!

Dare to Be Scared

In this creepy collection, award winning writer Robert San Souci draws on myths, legends, and folk tales to create thirteen completely new stories, all featuring boys and girls from 8 to 12 as leading characters. ‘Ants’ features Kyle, who tricks his mother into allowing him to go see a scary movie with his friend, but regrets it when the movie lingers a bit too long after the end credit. In ‘The Caller,’ Lindsay, a self absorbed preadolescent, is visited by a deceased aunt who intends to reclaim a coveted ring, and perhaps Lindsay with it! Other stories include a boy whose frightening dream becomes a waking nightmare, a girl whose tricks on her little sister make her a Halloween treat for a real witch, and four middle school bullies whose cruel ways bring the wrath of a mountain devil. Dare to Be Scared weaves suspense, drama, and psychological power into eerie, evocative stories, including ghost tales, fantasy, and science fiction, that will spur young imaginations.

Double-Dare to Be Scared

The success of the first Dare to Be Scared collection of spooky stories inspired this second volume of equally creepy tales. Typical is ‘Mountain Childers,’ in which two strange skinny children the ‘childers’ of the title crash young Daniel Freed’s vacation in the lonesome mountains of Kentucky. When the older couple that was his hosts disappear and he hears laughter from the ‘childers,’ who have gotten surprisingly fat, Daniel knows there’s trouble. When they follow him home, he wonders if he’s going to be next on the menu! Their offer really a command to walk him to school is the last thing Daniel wants to hear. Written in Robert San Souci’s trademark realistic style for maximum jitters, and illustrated with David Ouimet’s eerie black and white drawings, this volume includes ghost stories, science fiction, dark fantasy, and ‘jump’ stories for reading aloud with friends or alone on a stormy night.

Sister Tricksters

We are all very familiar with the classic male trickster characters such as Brer Rabbit, Anansi, and even Bugs Bunny. In this collection, Robert San Souci, the author of many award winning retellings of legends and folktales for children, teams up with his brother, Daniel, to show us that the fairer sex can be just as clever and resourceful as their male counterparts.

Triple-Dare to Be Scared

Scary stories are a perennial favorite among youngsters, and Robert D. San Souci obliges them with 13 more spine tingling horror stories in Triple Dare to Be Scared. Each elegantly crafted vignette draws readers into the life of a young person like themselves just as a bad decision or an act of fate brings the characters face to face with the supernatural. Each story hurtles through twists and turns toward a surprise ending much more compelling than in a traditional spook story. Second Childhood wonders where to take shelter from a recently awakened child ghost? Answer: Not its former home! Plat Eye features twins who learn why they should be afraid of a big, bad shapechanger who’s paying a little too much attention to them. Far Site expands a video game into something much larger and more frightening! Field of Nightmares turns an innocent baseball game on old man Fletcher s field into a fight for life. These exciting stories feature children of various ethnicities taking on all manner of threats from beyond the grave and beyond logic while David Ouimet s creepy illustrations add that extra twinge of terror.

Dare to Be Scared 4

In this new addition to the series, author Robert D. San Souci and illustrator David Ouimet join forces to present 13 deliciously frightening tales. Elements of urban legend and folklore are utilized to weave powerful and suspenseful yet age appropriate stories that young readers are sure to revisit, finding new meaning and shivers with each reading. In Dare to Be Scared 4, the stories range from ‘Fairy Godmother’ to ‘A Really Scary Story’ that should bear a label warning: Books can be dangerous! In ‘Snow Day,’ Connor soon discovers that you can’t make big magic without paying for it big time. It’s best to have a flashlight for under the covers story reading that reveals what’s really behind the closed doors of the ‘Principal’s Office,’ on the railroad tracks at dusk in ‘Heading Home,’ and the eerie fate of 13 year old Peter in ‘Moonrise.’ David Ouimet’s unique scratchboard illustrations and Robert San D. Souci’s compelling prose make this a welcome jaunt through the world of ghosts and ghouls along with the children trying to escape their clutches!

The Brave Little Tailor

A tailor who kills seven flies with one blow outwits the king and earns half his kingdom and his daughter’s hand in marriage.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

A retelling of the classic story of Ichabod Crane and his fateful encounter with the Headless Horseman is presented in an accessible format for younger readers. H.

The Six Swans

A retelling of how the king’s daughter rescues her six brothers from the enchantment imposed on them by their wicked stepmother.

The Boy and the Ghost

A poor boy hopes to win a fortune for himself and his family by spending the night in a haunted house and bravely standing up to a frightening ghost.

The Talking Eggs

The author of such delights as The Christmas Ark and The Enchanted Tapestry joins forces with illustrator Pinkney to resurrect a colorful folktale that captures the unique flavor of the American South. A 1989 Caldecott Honor Book.

The White Cat

The White Cat helps the youngest prince win his father’s throne.

N.C. Wyeth’s Pilgrims

‘A fine text and superlative production’ ‘The Horn Book’. ‘San Souci dedicated this book to the school teachers of America and they will find the book extremely helpful in their teaching.’ ‘Library Talk.’ ‘American Bookseller’ ‘Pick of the Lists.’ Full color.

Sukey and the Mermaid

Sukey’s new step pa is a mean, bossy man. Every day Sukey wakes at dawn to work in the garden. All her step pa ever does is watch her and yell if she so much as stops to fan herself. Sukey’s ma calls him Mister Jones. Sukey prefers the name ‘Mister Hard Times.’ Son one day, Sukey runs away to her secret place by the ocean. There, she calls up Mama Jo, a beautiful black mermaid. Mama Jo’s got a surprise for Sukey; a magical kingdom beneath the sea without time or pain. But it’s also without people. Is it really better than the world above?

The Samurai’s Daughter

Tokoyo vows to join her father, a samurai nobleman, after he is exiled to a lonely island. But between daughter and father lies a journey fraught with both natural and supernatural dangers a ship of ghosts, fierce bandits, and an evil sea demon. Johnson’s lush paintings illuminate this tale of courage and endurance, retold from a medieval Japanese legend. Full color.

Feathertop

Long ago in New England, a powerful witch made a scarecrow from a collection of old scraps. The witch was so pleased with her creation that she decided to bring it to life. With a puff of magic smoke, the scarecrow was transformed into a handsome young man and christened Feathertop. The mischievous witch then sent Feathertop off to woo the beautiful Polly Gookin, and soon Feathertop and Polly were deeply in love. But Feathertop was, after all, merely a patchwork of sticks and witchcraft. Only the magic of love could make him truly human.’The smoothly flowing oral quality of Robert San Souci’s text is matched by the interpretation in brilliant colors and lively action of Daniel San Souci’s pictures, making Feathertop a highly effective picture book for any season of the year.’ School Library Journal

The Snow Wife

When a Japanese woodcutter breaks his promise and describes his encounter with a terrifying snow woman, he loses his wife and must make a dangerous journey to win her back.

Sootface

Once, an Ojibwa man whose wife had died raised three daughters alone. The two older girls were lazy and bad tempered, and made their youngest sister do all the work. When the flames from the cooking fire singed her hair or burned her skin, they laughed and called her Sootface. While she worked, Sootface dreamed that one day she would find a husband. Then a mighty warrior with the power to make himself invisible decides to marry. Only a woman with a kind and honest heart could see him, and be his bride. Though her sisters ridicule her, Sootface sets off to try her luck, never looking back. Her courage and good nature bring her the husband she has longed for.

The Hobyahs

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived with an old man and woman and their five faithful dogs in a tiny house at the edge of a forest. Deep in the forest lived goblins called Hobyahs, plotting their mischief. Who would save the people in the tiny house when The Hobyahs came creeping out of the woods in the dead of night?

The Faithful Friend

Clement and Hippolyte are handsome, sharp-witted, and as close as brothers. When Clement falls in love with enchanting Pauline, he bids Hippolyte to join his quest to court her, and the two friends set out toward danger and adventure.

Pauline is ward of the mysterious Monsieur Zabocat — a plantation owner reputed to be a quimboiseur, a wizard — and, defying his wishes, Pauline joins her new fiance and his friend on their trek home. But the fruited fields and forests they traverse hide dark forces plotting to destroy the couple…
and one night — Tam! Tam! Tamtamtam! — the distant sound of a drum lures Hippolyte into a deadly trap that forces him to choose between his friend’s safety and his own.

Robert D. San Souci and Brian Pinkney again combine their talents to bring to life a West Indian folktale that draws upon African, European, and South American traditions and imagery. The result is an extraordinary tale of romance, intrigue, and incomparable courage in which the truest of friends remain faithful to the veryend.

Kate Shelley

An unforgettable portrait of American hero*ine Kate Shelley, who risked her life to save the survivors of a terrible train wreck. Combines a vivid narration of award winning writer Robert D. San Souci with heart stopping paintings by master realist Max Ginsburg, making his picture book debut. Full color illustrations.

Young Lancelot

Lancelot, the most famous knight of fabled Camelot, was raised by the Lady of the Lake, a powerful enchantress. He grew to be handsome, strong, and intelligent but also arrogant and cold. When he joined King Arthur’s Round Table, his prowess as a warrior was unquestioned. But he had forgotten two of the most important qualities of a truly great knight: mercy and tenderness. This is the story of Young Lancelot and his quest to become the greatest knight of all a knight both brave and kind.

Two Bear Cubs

This enormously popular children’s book is a delightful retelling of the Southern Sierra Miwok legend of the mountain El Capitan and how it came to be. Mother Grizzly Bear thinks that her two playful cubs are wrestling and having fun along the Merced River in Yosemite Valley while she is checking her fish traps. When she returns to join her sons, however, she discovers the cubs are nowhere to be found. Populated with characters based on real Sierra animals, this book also shares the lesson that being a hero has very little to do with one s size. One of the Best Picture Books of 1997 San Francisco Chronicle

Young Arthur

To protect his life, Arthur, son of King Uther, was hidden from the court when still a baby. Growing up in Sir Ector’s household, Arthur knew nothing of his noble birth. Then one day at a tournament, he forgot to bring a sword for his brother, Kay. Looking for a replacement, Arthur saw a strange sword plunged into a stone. From the moment he released the famous sword he assumed his destiny as the rightful King of England. But there were still battles to be fought, and with Merlin’s help and the famous Excalibur at his side, Arthur established a reign of nobility, justice, and wisdom whose fame has lasted to the present day. From the Hardcover edition.

A Weave of Words

A reworking of Armenian folktales in which a lazy prince learns to read, write, and weave to win his love only to have these very talents later save him from a three headed monster.

Callie Ann and Mistah Bear

Oh, that Mistah Bear! When he learns Callie Ann’s widowed mamma is looking for a new husband, he gets dressed up in disguise and pas*ses himself off as gentlefolk. Soon she’s feeding him all her sweets, but savvy Callie Ann quickly uncovers the truth. Now Mistah Bear is fighting mad and enlists his sisters’ help to get revenge on Callie Ann. Award winning author Robert San Souci weaves a fantastic tale where, as in the Hans Christian Andersen favorite The Emperor’s New Clothes, a young child is sharper than any adult around. This zesty book will enthrall readers as scheming bears practically leap off its pages and Callie Ann, with delightful humor, repeatedly puts them all to shame!

Cendrillion

You may think you already know this story about a beautiful servant girl, a cruel stepmother, a magnificent ball, and a lost slipper. But you’ve never heard it for true. Now you can hear the tale from someone who was there: a poor washerwoman from the island of Martinique. She has just one thing in the world to love, her goddaughter Cendrillon. When she finds Cendrillon heartsick over a rich man’s son, at first she doesn’t know what to do. But she has sharp wits, a strong will, and the magic wand her mother left her and soon she has a plan to give her dear Cendrillon the gift of a love that will change her life. A Caldecott Honor author/illustrator team brings us a unique Cinderalla story, with a remarkable fairy godmother to tell the tale. Adapted from a traditional Creole story, this fresh retelling captures all the age old romance and magic of Cinderalla, melding it with the vivid beauty of the Caribbean and the musical language of the islands.

Brave Margaret

Margaret has a brave heart. She dreams of adventure and longs to travel to distant lands, so when a tall ship appears in the harbor, headed north to the Kingdoms of the Cold, Margaret won’t be left behind.

But adventures are perilous things. Soon Margaret must face a ferocious sea serpent and even worse dangers. And she must discover the truth about an old woman with strange powers and mysterious plans, or she’ll never find a way to bring herself and her true love safely home.

Acclaimed author Robert D. San Souci spins a tale of magic, battles, and romance in this traditional Irish story of a young woman whose courage astonishes her enemies and even herself.

Tarzan

Pop up pictures and brief text present the story of a baby stolen and raised by apes, who eventually becomes their king.

The Secret of the Stones

When John and Clara return to their cabin from working in the fields one evening, they are startled to discover that all of their household chores have been done. The mysterious, magical Aunt Easter tells the couple the identity of these unknown benefactors and their connection to the two white stones that Clara keeps in the house. Armed solely with Aunt Easter’s advice and their own affectionate, courageous hearts, John and Clara must confront the evil conjure man. Only then will they solve The Secret of the Stones and fill the void in their childless home. Robert San Souci has drawn again from the rich legacy of African American folklore, as he did in his acclaimed The Hired Hand and The Talking Eggs. And the deep, jewellike colors of James Ransome’s paintings carry the reader into the majestic Ozark mountains and inside this marvelously dramatic and touching story of love and courage.

Six Foolish Fishermen

Six silly friends spend a day trying to figure out how to proceed with their fishing trip when one thing after another goes wrong.

Little Gold Star

Blessed Mary rewards Teresa’s good deeds with a shining gold star. Later she punishes Teresa’s unkind stepsisters, Isabel and Inez, with hideous horns and donkey’s ears that they try to hide under heavy veils! But will Teresa outshine her stepsisters at the festival? Robert D. San Souci retells this popular folktale in a lilting narrative that includes all the magic of the beloved Cinderella story and traditional elements from Spanish tales. Luminous watercolors by Sergio Martinez accentuate the beauty and goodness that radiate from Little Gold Star.

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Cinderella Skeleton

Cinderella Skeleton
Was everything a ghoul should be:
Her nails were yellow; her teeth were green
Foulest in the land was she.

Poor Cinderella Skeleton! Her evil stepsisters treat her with scorn and work her from dawn till dusk. But when Prince Charnel hosts his famous Halloween Ball, Cindy finally gets her chance to shine. With the help of a good witch, Cinderella Skeleton is transformed into the belle of the ball and steals the prince’s heart. Then just as the sun peeks over the horizon, she must dash away! Will Prince Charnel ever find his true love again?
Master storyteller Robert D. San Souci and award winning illustrator David Catrow have dreamed up a hilarious fractured fairy tale about the most dreadful darling you’ve ever seen.

Cendrillon

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Told from the point of view of Cendrillon‘s godmother, or nannin’, this is a fresh take on a classic story that is every bit as enchanting as the original. Includes a glossary of Creole terms used in the story.

The Birds of Killingworth

Squire Case is furious. Year after year, The Birds of Killingworth feast happily on his crops, while he loses money. Resolved to rid the community of these ‘thieves,’ the squire calls a town meeting and proclaims that all adult birds should be killed and their young left to die of starvation. The farmers and townsfolk agree wholeheartedly. Only the squire’s daughter, Almira, and the schoolmaster, Noah, realize that the birds play an important part in nature’s plan. But can they rescue the birds before it’s too late? Based on a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Birds of Killingworth is a hopeful, high spirited tale reminding us that the compassion of just a few can help ensure the prosperity of all living creatures. Pictures by Kimberly Bulcken Root

The Silver Charm

Long ago, in the days when there were still ogres in the world, a little boy named Satsu went out to play with his best friends, a puppy and a fox cub. But Satsu wandered too near the edge of the forest, where a horrible ogre snatched him up. The ogre wanted to eat him for supper, but Satsu traded his silver charm for his life. Without his charm, however, he grew ill and weak. Now the puppy and the fox cub must save their friend and master. With the help of a little mouse and a little magic, they trick the ogre and return the lucky silver charm. Everyone including the animals celebrates with an enormous feast.

Little Pierre

Little Pierre may be small, but he’s got more marbles rolling round in his itty bitty noggin than his four big, lazy brothers heaped together. Yet they just call him runt and ignore him. Course, when the good for nothing brothers flub their attempt to rescue a damsel in distress from the Swamp Ogre, it falls on Little Pierre to rescue them. Will this half pint hero find out that his brothers were right all along brains don’t beat brawn? Robert D. San Souci and David Catrow, the creators of the acclaimed Cinderella Skeleton, serve up a Cajun spiced Tom Thumb tale straight from the Louisiana bayou. Includes a glossary of Cajun words and an author’s note about the origin of the story.

Zigzag

When the dollmaker creates Zigzag from scraps, she promises him, Some child will love you. This gives the strange looking doll hope. But the other dolls and stuffed animals in the shop don’t want such an ugly toy around. They force Zigzag to leave. Clinging to the promise that a child will someday love him, little Zigzag sets out to find a home.

As Luck Would Have It

When Mother and Father Bear go off to look after Grandmother Bear, they leave twins Jonas and Juniper to take care of the house and field chores, warning them to beware of thieves. In this retelling of a classic story the award winning Brothers San Souci Robert and Daniel take on the Brothers Grimm as Jonas and Juniper go through many misadventures at home before having an encounter with thieves who are no match for the simple, but good hearted twins.

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