Russia
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Oster, Grigorij (text)
Silina, E. (illus.)
Škola uzasov (School of
horrors)
[Moskva] : Izdat. Astrel' [et al.], 2001. - 87 p.
(Planeta detstva)
ISBN 5-271-01359-6 ; 5-17-003807-0
School - Horror - Humour
In this picture-book-like volume, Grigorij Oster uses his typical dry
humour to tell stories about occultism, ghosts, and monsters. They are set in
schools and are somehow connected to the syllabus. Despite the fairly modern
form of narration, the tales frequently take turns like Romantic fairytales. E.
Silina's illustrations, reminiscent of pictures by British illustrator Ralph
Steadman, nicely correspond both to the spine-chilling topic and to Grigorij
Oster's black humour. (10+)