Campfire Tales - Paperback

by William W. Forgey (Author), Paul G. Hoffman (Calligrapher)

Inside Campfire Tales you'll find 17 original and classic tales bursting at the seams with ghosts, graveyards, and things that go bump in the night

Back Jacket

A crackling fire, the smell of s'mores, an eerie howl in the distance. Refresh your childhood memories with some good old-fashioned horror stories that you can share with your kids. Former scout leader William Forgey compiled this collection of tales as a valuable resource for storytelling. With memorable plots and characters, each tale can be told around the campfire rather than read. Inside Campfire Tales you'll find 17 original and classic tales bursting at the seams with ghosts, graveyards, and things that go bump in the night. A handy large-print outline after each story to assist in telling tales by firelight. 10 tips that can make anyone a great storyteller.

Author Biography

William Forgey, MD, is the author of fourteen wilderness medicine and camping books, including Basic Essentials WildernessFirst Aid (FalconGuides). He is a full-time family medicine practitioner and a former Boy Scout scoutmaster. He lives in Indiana.

Paul Hoffman's work graces books of many genres--children's titles, textbooks, story collections, natural history volumes, and cookbooks. His illustrations can also be found in Globe Pequot Press's Spooky series. He lives in Massachusetts.