{"product_id":"four-tales-of-cthulhu-h-p-lovecraft-for-young-readers-9781775373711","title":"Four Tales of Cthulhu: H. P. Lovecraft for Young Readers","description":"Nathan Peaslee knows something is terribly wrong. Every night his dreams show him glimpses of an alien world-glimpses that seem more like \u003ci\u003ememories\u003c\/i\u003e than mere nightmares. Could his nightly visions predict a true and approaching danger? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collection includes three thrilling tales by H. P. Lovecraft, the master of speculative horror fiction, and one bonus story inspired by his work. These stories have been carefully abridged, lightly illustrated, and adapted for younger readers (recommended ages 10 and up). But rest assured, we haven't dialed back the terror  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn these pages, you'll find four mind-bending stories: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Outsider\u003c\/b\u003e is a Lovecraftian classic with an unforgettable twist. A mysterious person wakes in a menacing castle and tries to piece together his life story. Can he escape to the outside world? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cats of Ulthar\u003c\/b\u003e is a haunting fable that's perfect for those who love-or fear-cats. A strange caravan stops in a troubled town. Little do the villagers realize that their pets are about to encounter an ancient magic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shadow Out of Time\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Lovecraft's best-known novellas, a masterpiece that combines psychological horror with cosmic science-fiction. Nathan Peaslee, a professor of economics, must solve a mystery taking place in his own mind. It's his only chance to reclaim his life-and save humankind from impending doom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gift From the Deep\u003c\/b\u003e explores a young girl's summer trip to the forbidding town of Innsmouth. All is going well until she receives an unwelcome gift that suggests something old is awakening beneath the waves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthew MacDonald is a science and technology writer with dozens of books to his name. He's written for a who's-who list of tech publishers, and is particularly known for his books about building websites and writing code. His adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft began as a Halloween project for his three daughters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eH. P. Lovecraft was an American writer who wrote stories that blended the conventions of the horror fiction, science fiction, and weird fiction genres. Lovecraft was relatively unknown during his lifetime, and not commercially successful. But his writing achieved widespread prominence after his death. His works inhabit a fictional universe whose lore is known as the \u003ci\u003eCthulhu mythos\u003c\/i\u003e. Since his death, aspects of the Cthulhu mythos have been adapted into films, video games, role-playing games, board games, and the stories of other writers. This would have satisfied Lovecraft greatly, as he encouraged others to use, adapt, and extend his fictional universe.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Prosetech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50856699101458,"sku":"9781775373711","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f40b661d-faf1-454c-8e12-72f2190c7696.jpg?v=1737510269","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/four-tales-of-cthulhu-h-p-lovecraft-for-young-readers-9781775373711","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}