A tree full of enormous spiders; curtains like a dead man's hair; a man with no eyes and a boy with no heart. These are some of the things you will discover in these stories by M. R. James, one of the greatest horror writers of all time. Penguin Readers are simplified texts designed in association with Longman, the world famous educational publisher, to provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. The series includes original stories, contemporary titles based on today's best-selling media hits, and easily accessible versions of the literary classics published by Penguin around the world. Each book has an introduction and extensive activity material. They are published at seven levels from Easystarts (200 words) to Advanced (3000 words). Series Editors: Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter