This book is part of a book series called The Whole Story .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 153 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Penguin Books Australia .

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic. Best known for his macabre prose work, including the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," his writing has influenced literature in the United States and around the world.