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$1999
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Ages 8–12 · 1981
Sale price
$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories
Written by Alvin Schwartz · Illustrated by Victor Rivas
Discover spooky tales that will send shivers down your spine.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,805 ratings
64 pages· 871 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Step into a world of eerie tales with 'In a Dark, Dark Room.' Perfect for young readers, this collection of spooky stories, including 'The Green Ribbon' and 'The Ghost of John,' offers a delightful scare. With Victor Rivas's whimsical illustrations, each story unfolds with a mix of suspense and humor. Will you dare to explore the mysteries hidden in the dark? These folktale-inspired stories promise to captivate and thrill, making reading an adventure for those who love a good fright. Ideal for kids ready to read on their own, but who still enjoy a little help.
From the publisher
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 871
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 430L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.5
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 20232
Publication
- Published
- July 25, 2017
- First published
- January 1, 1984
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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