Children of the Corn
About this book
Burt and Vicky are traveling through Nebraska on their way to California on a vacation meant to save their failing marriage. After being involved in an accident in which they run over a young boy who ran into the road, they take the body to Gaitlin, a small isolated community nearby. The story centers on their encounters with the strange citizens of Gaitlin and the entity they call “He Who Walks Behind the Rows”. ([source][1]) ---------- Also contained in: - [Cults!][2] - [Night Shift][3] - Stephen King Goes to the Movies - Treasury of American horror stories [1]: https://stephenking.com/library/short_story/children_of_the_corn.html [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL8047035W/Cults! [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL81608W/Night_Shift
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 14881 readers · 16 pages · ≈ 18 min · Moderate
How long does it take to read Children of the Corn?
About ≈ 18 min — 16 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Children of the Corn?
16 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Children of the Corn?
It sits on the Paranormal, Horror, Fiction shelves.
Has Children of the Corn been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Children of the Corn (2020), Children of the Corn (1984), Disciples of the Crow (1983).
Is Children of the Corn in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Children of the Corn?
The main characters include He Who Walks Behind the Rows, David, Issac, Craig Boardman.
Where does Children of the Corn take place?
It is set in Nebraska, California, Gaitlin.
Who wrote Children of the Corn?
Stephen King.