"The Language of Blood" is an eerie tale about a ritual of drinking blood; the hilarious "Clean as a Whistle" features a messy girl who inherits a family brownie with a penchant for neatness; and "A Blaze of Glory" concerns a boy's learning about elves and promises from his dying grandmother. An angel, unicorns, ghosts, werewolves, and executioners populate the other equally satisfying and unsettling stories.
Content Note
The Box, Duffy's Jacket, Homeward Bound, With His Head Tucked Underneath His Arm, Clean as a Whistle, The Language of Blood, Old Glory, The Passing of the Pack, and A Blaze of Glory.