I Want to Be in a Scary Story

Written by Sean Taylor · Illustrated by Jean Jullien

Monster wants a scary story, but it's too frightening for him.

3.9 Goodreads · 868 ratings

48 pages· 387 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD440L

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Bookroo's summary

Monster dreams of starring in a terrifying tale, but when dark forests and creepy witches become too real, he reconsiders. Is a funny story more his style? Join Monster as he navigates the unexpected twists of his own narrative, questioning if he truly desires the spine-chilling adventure he wished for. Will he find the courage to face his fears, or will he opt for laughter over fright? Discover the hilarity and surprises that unfold when a character's story takes an unexpected turn.

From the publisher

Monster may think he wants to be in a scary story, but then again . . . A hilarious return by the team that brought us Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise.

Our author would like to write a funny story, but his main character — Monster — has a different idea. He wants to be the star of a chilling, petrifying, utterly terrifying SCARY story. But scary stories . . . well, they can be very scary — especially for their characters! Particularly when they involve dark forests and creepy witches and spooky houses . . . Oh yikes and crikes, this is definitely not the scary story Monster had in mind! Maybe he wants to be in a funny story after all!

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