Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Written by Alvin Schwartz & illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Book #1 in the Scary Stories Series
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$7.99
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8 - 12
Reading age
128
Page count
70
Words per page
640L
Lexile measure
Jul 25, 2017
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The iconic anthology series of horror tales that’s now a feature film!This is a new edition of the complete original book. Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare!Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.And don’t miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!

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AmericaHalloweenghostsspooky talesghost storieskids' horror

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062682826
    Publication Date
    July 25, 2017
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    October 14, 1981
    Page Count
    128
    Words Per Page
    70
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    640L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.1

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