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Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories Books

In order from The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales to The Girl in the Graveyard.

The Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories series is a set of 6 chapter books by Michael Dahl, published between 2015 and 2017. Written for ages 6–8, most books run about 70 pages.

The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales
The Monster in the Mailbox
Zombie Cupcakes
The Goblin in the Grass
The Boy Who Was It
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales

By Michael Dahl, Xavier Bonet (Illustrator)

Ordinary games and places turn into nightmares in these chilling tales.

72 pages· 5,091 words· Est. 57 min read
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Summary: In a world where fears manifest, a simple Lava Game becomes a nightmare, a ghost haunts an old lodge, and a boy discovers he's not alone at home. Six-year-old Brandon dreads the stairs, where a man only he sees waits. As his mother watches, a scream shatters the night. These stories explore the thin line between reality and terror, leaving you questioning what lurks in the shadows. Will you dare to uncover the truth behind these eerie encounters?
The complete set

Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories Series

6 books · Published 2015–2017

Series
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The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Ordinary games and places turn into nightmares in these chilling tales.

The Monster in the Mailbox

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

Is Dory's monster real or just her imagination?

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$2469

Zombie Cupcakes

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

Can siblings stop zombie cupcakes from taking over their night?

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$2469

The Goblin in the Grass

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

A dream reveals a monstrous secret beneath the yard. Can Lisa stop the madness?

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$2469

The Boy Who Was It

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

In Pine Bluff, a game of tag turns kids into monsters. Who's next?

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The Girl in the Graveyard

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

A shortcut through the graveyard reveals a vengeful doll's eerie return.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories series?

There are 6 books in the Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories series. It began with The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales in 2015, and the newest book, The Girl in the Graveyard, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories book is the longest?

The Boy Who Was It is the longest book in the series at 6,132 words (72 pages).

Which Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories book is the shortest?

The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales is the shortest at 5,091 words (72 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories to life.

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Michael Dahl

Author
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Xavier Bonet

Illustrator

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