Read This Book in the Dark

Name: Read This Book in the Dark
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781250388940
Price: 24.99 NZD
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Scary Campfire Stories for Kids

By Erin Falligant

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Kids ages 8 to 12 will love being challenged to brave this thrilling collection of scary stories by accomplished children's book author, Erin Falligant. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Eerie Elementary, Read This Book in the Dark gives school-aged readers the creepy but kid-safe legends... Read More

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Description

Kids ages 8 to 12 will love being challenged to brave this thrilling collection of scary stories by accomplished children's book author, Erin Falligant. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Eerie Elementary, Read This Book in the Dark gives school-aged readers the creepy but kid-safe legends they can't resist.

From the glow-in-the-dark cover to the engaging tales of all things gross, freaky, and supernatural, this chilling compilation is bound to be a win with horror-curious kids and their parents.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250388940

Publisher: Castle Point Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 June 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Castle Point Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Laura Borio

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Erin Falligant

About the Author

ERIN FALLIGANT, who has a master's degree in child clinical psychology, writes from her home in Madison, Wisconsin. She has authored more than forty books for kids, including picture books, advice books, and educational workbooks. To learn more, visit erinfalligant.com.

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