A Walk in the Dark and Other Scary Stories

Written by Max Brallier · Illustrated by Letizia Rubegni

Book #4 in the Mister Shivers series

Discover who lurks in the shadows and what haunts the beach in these chilling tales.

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64 pages· 1,352 words· Est. 23 min read· 490L

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Bookroo's summary

In this collection of five eerie tales, young readers will join Jason on a spine-tingling sleepover at Uncle Henry's house. As he braves the long, dark hallway to the bathroom, he senses someone—or something—waiting for him. Each story is filled with suspense and mystery, from shadowy figures to unexpected beach monsters. With simple text and vivid illustrations, these stories promise genuine scares and thrilling adventures, perfect for those just beginning their reading journey. Who will Jason encounter, and what other surprises await in these chilling tales?

From the publisher

Jump into these spine-chilling stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic’s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Who is waiting at the end of the dark hall? What is a monster doing on the beach? This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is perfect for beginning readers who are looking to be spooked. With simple text, creepy full-color artwork on every page, genuine scares, and a spooky “invisible” message on the cover, these five hair-raising stories are sure to send shivers down your spine!

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