Only If You Dare
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021 · Est. 4 hour read

Only If You Dare

By Josh Allen, Sarah J. Coleman (Illustrator)

Everyday objects turn sinister in thirteen chilling tales. Dare to discover the lurking dangers.

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208 pages· 35,784 words· Est. 4 hour read
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In a world where the ordinary becomes terrifying, thirteen stories reveal the hidden threats in everyday life. From a microwave with a mind of its own to a snowman that defies nature, each tale promises sleepless nights. As you delve into these eerie scenarios, you'll question the safety of your surroundings. Will you brave the mysterious and uncover the secrets that lie within? With each heartbeat, the tension rises. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey where danger lurks behind every corner, even in the most mundane places. Are you ready to face the unknown?

From the publisher

Thirteen chilling short stories to keep you up at night–but only if you dare. You never know what’s out to get you. Though you might think you’re safe from monsters and menaces, everyday objects can turn against you, too. A mysterious microwave. A threatening board game. A snowman that refuses to melt. Even your own heartbeat has its secrets. Thu-thump. Thu-thump. When you stop to listen, each beat sounds more menacing than the last. Master storyteller Josh Allen brings thirteen nightmare scenarios to life in this page-turning collection that’s perfect for budding horror junkies. In his wondrous world, danger waits behind every doorway . . . even in the most ordinary places. Eerie illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah Coleman accompany the stories, packaged in a stunning hardcover edition complete with glow-in-the-dark jacket. Readers will sleep with one eye open!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
35,784
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 22, 2023
First published
August 31, 2021
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823454570

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