Skip to content

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural Paperback - 2001

by Patricia McKissack; Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)

A collection of ten spine-tingling tales, all with a foundation in African-American culture and history from the time of slavery through the civil rights era. A Newbery Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Award Winner and a Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. B&W illustrations.


From the publisher

Patricia C. McKissack lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Brian Pinkney lives in Brooklyn, New York.

From the rear cover

When it is neither day nor night, when shadows lurk and play tricks on the mind, storytelling takes on a spectral cast. In that special half hour of twilight -- the dark-thirty -- you'll feel the spine-tingling horror of these tales:
-- When a retired Pullman porter hears a ghostly whistle, he knows it's the last train he'll ever ride.
-- Phantom pictures appear on a windowpane -- and expose a man's guilt in a lynching.
-- An ex-slave reveals how a straw doll and an ancient chant helped him gain his freedom.

Haunting and original, these ten stories are inspired by African American history, from the time of slavery to the civil rights era. With her extraordinary gift for suspense, Patricia C. McKissack has created a heart-stopping, award-winning collection.

Details

  • Title The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
  • Author Patricia McKissack; Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Pages 166
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yearling Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
  • Date January 9, 2001
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780679890065 / 0679890068
  • Weight 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.58 x 5.15 x 0.46 in (19.25 x 13.08 x 1.17 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 730
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects Short stories, African Americans
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 92003021
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Media reviews

"...a stellar collection..."--School Library Journal, starred review

"These original, short and ghostly stories, which come with brief historical introductions placing them in the American South, are grand for reading aloud."--The New York Times Book Review

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 12/21/1998, Page 0

About the author

Patricia C. McKissack lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Brian Pinkney lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia; Pinkney, J. Brian

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Paperback
  • Signed
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$1.34
$4.29 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Yearling, 2001-01-08. Paperback. Very GOOD/NONE. 7x5x0. SIGNED with personal inscription on title page. Clean, unmarked, tight spine and flat pages. Except for the minor bumped front top edge and minor wear on the front leading edge it is in excellent condition.
Item Price
$1.34
$4.29 shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
UsedVeryGood
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Tucker, Georgia, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$1.47
$4.49 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedVeryGood. All orders ship by next business day! This is a used paperback book. Has wear on cover and/or pages. Book has no markings on pages. Has a personalized note/signature just inside the cover. For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!
Item Price
$1.47
$4.49 shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty : Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Dark-Thirty : Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.00
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Random House Children's Books. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$5.00
FREE shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia; Pinkney, J. Brian

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.11
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Yearling, 2001-01-08. Paperback. Good. 5x0x7.
Item Price
$5.11
FREE shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty : Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Dark-Thirty : Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Reno, Nevada, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.73
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Random House Children's Books. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$5.73
FREE shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia

  • Used
Condition
UsedGood
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Interlochen, Michigan, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia; Pinkney, J. Brian

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Yearling, 2001. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia; Pinkney, J. Brian

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Yearling, 2001. Paperback. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia; Pinkney, J. Brian

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Yearling, 2001. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$5.99
FREE shipping to USA
The Dark-Thirty : Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Dark-Thirty : Southern Tales of the Supernatural

by McKissack, Patricia

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780679890065 / 0679890068
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Reno, Nevada, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.66
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Random House Children's Books. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$6.66
FREE shipping to USA