K-Gr 2-Three friends have been stuck in the house for two days because of rain. Now that it has stopped, they go outside, but are warned by Leon's mother to be careful near the creek because the water is high. Each child tells a scary story that includes water and a few classic folktale elements. They have a limited scare factor or are just plain silly. The black-and-white drawings are not particularly inspired, but they do lend a little atmosphere.-Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.