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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Series: Scary Stories
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This book is ideal for children and young readers who enjoy spooky stories and folklore. It suits those looking for classic horror tales that can be shared aloud for a thrilling experience, especially fans of folklore and supernatural legends.
"Scary stories to tell in the dark is an ageless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the alarming tales of horror of all time. Read if you dare!"--Back cover.
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The iconic anthology series of horror tales is now a feature film! This paperback edition features cover artwork from the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark motion picture.
Stephen Gammell's artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory in the book's interior. Read if you dare!
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.
And don't miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!
What makes these classic horror stories so unforgettable?
- Spooky Illustrations: Stephen Gammell's iconic and chilling artwork that has terrified readers for decades--and is sometimes even more frightening than the stories.
- Terrifying Jump Scares: Tales crafted to be read aloud in the dark, with shocking endings designed to make your friends scream.
- Authentic Folklore: Collected by folklorist Alvin Schwartz, these tales feel chillingly real because they're drawn from genuine legends passed down for generations.
- Classic Horror Tales: Discover the original stories that have become legends in their own right, from "The Big Toe" to "The Hook."
Series: Scary Stories
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ISBN: 9780062961280
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 July 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Collins
Edition: Media tie-in
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Alvin Schwartz is known for a body of work of more than two dozen books of folklore for young readers that explores everything from wordplay and humor to tales and legends of all kinds. His collections of scary stories--Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Scary Stories 3, and two I Can Read books, In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories and Ghosts!--are just one part of his matchless folklore collection. Stephen Gammell is the illustrator of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Scary Stories 3, as well as many other books. He won the Caldecott Medal for Song and Dance Man by Karen Ackerman. He also earned Caldecott Honors for Where the Buffaloes Begin by Olaf Baker and The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant.
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