Summary: Alligators in the sewers? A pet in the microwave? No, it didn't really happen to your friend's sister's neighbor: it's an urban legend. And no matter how savvy you think you are, you are sure to find at least one story you always believed to be true in this colossal collection. Professor Jan Harold Brunvand is the leading authority on urban legends, and Too Good to Be True--now updated and expanded--is his most complete anthology. Whether you want to become an expert debunker or just have plenty of laughs, this book will surprise and entertain you.
Angie's comments: This is an updated version of Jan Harold Brunvand's book that was first published in 1999. I have to admit that I fell for some of these urban legends in the past. Fortunately, in my 8th grade class, my English teacher spent several weeks on urban legends, culminating in each student writing their own twist on the classic tales. Even though we discussed many urban legends in that class, this book included urban legends that I hadn't heard of. Brunvand presents the urban legend and then discusses the history of the legend. I enjoyed hearing about the history of the urban legends. The book is divided into types of urban legends, so you can easily jump around to whatever interests you. Scary, funny, and all types of urban legends are included.
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