Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

By Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)

Uncover chilling tales of horror and revenge that haunt the night.

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368 pages
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Dive into a spine-tingling collection of horror stories where the supernatural lurks in every shadow. Each tale weaves a web of terror and revenge, challenging the brave to face their darkest fears. Will you dare to turn the page and discover what nightmares await? This hardcover edition brings together the complete series, promising sleepless nights and haunting memories. Perfect for those who crave the thrill of the unknown, these stories will chill your bones and leave you questioning what truly goes bump in the night. Are you ready to be scared?

From the publisher

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREAll of the Scary Stories books are now available in one hardcover!These stories are some of the most terrifying tales of horror, revenge, and supernatural events of all time, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and featuring the classic artwork by Stephen Gammell. This jacketed hardcover edition includes the complete original books in the series in one volume: Scary Stories to Tell in the DarkMore Scary Stories to Tell in the DarkScary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
368
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about HalloweenBooks about ghosts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.09
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
18788
Publication
Published
July 30, 2019
First published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062968975

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