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What would you say is the best story in the collection?

soleil Either "The Long Rain" or "Kaleidoscope"... inspired me to be a writer. Thrilling, imaginative, and the message just hits hard, man. …moreEither "The Long Rain" or "Kaleidoscope"... inspired me to be a writer. Thrilling, imaginative, and the message just hits hard, man. (less)

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Hey, I'm not sure what this book is exactly about......? It seems interesting so can anyone tell me what it is about?

Charles Shepherd If you've ever watched the original Twilight Zone think of that then replace the narrator at the begining of those episodes with a wondering man cover…moreIf you've ever watched the original Twilight Zone think of that then replace the narrator at the begining of those episodes with a wondering man covered in magic tattoos(less)

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hello, would this be appropriate for a 12 year old?

Christian D. D. I first read and fell in love with the book at age 11, so, my answer is “Yes!”

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I'm looking for the short story, that I believe was by Bradbury, about a boy living in a home where they rent rooms and one of the renters is a strange man that the boy is suspicious of and he sees him through a stained glass window and he changes? I read it as a kid and it stuck with me. I'm not sure if I'm remembering everything accurately. If anyone could help, I'd appreciate it!

Ale Hi, I believe it's "The man upstairs" from "The october Country"…moreHi, I believe it's "The man upstairs" from "The october Country"(less)

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What would you say the genre is?

Scott Bordelon Primarily Science Fiction.
Secondarily Fantasy.…morePrimarily Science Fiction.
Secondarily Fantasy.(less)

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