Spiders in the Hairdo: Modern Urban Legends
Have you ever heard the silly story about the woman whose beehive hairdo was sprayed so stiff that tiny creatures decided it would make a perfect home? Everyone seems to know someone who knows someone it happened to—though the details always get a little mixed up. That’s the magic of urban legends. They’re modern folktales, passed along as “totally true,” even though they always happened to a “friend of a friend.”
We hear these stories everywhere—told between friends, whispered at school, or shared online. In this collection, you’ll find tales about not‑so‑bright burglars, sneaky scams, wild misunderstandings, students who try to outsmart their teachers, and rude people who learn important lessons the hard way.
Inspired by David Holt and Bill Mooney’s popular storytelling show and their Grammy‑nominated recording, these tales will give you a fun little shiver—maybe even enough to fluff your hair into a beehive of your own. Along the way, these legends remind readers that courage, quick thinking, and resourcefulness can help you handle even the strangest situations.
