Book Series · 3 Books

Scary Stories Books

In order from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark to Scary Stories 3.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Scary Stories 3
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

By Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)

Dare to explore chilling tales of horror and dark revenge that haunt the night.

128 pages· 8,924 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: Enter a world where chilling tales and eerie legends come to life. This anthology of horror stories, accompanied by haunting illustrations, invites you to face dark revenge and supernatural events. Will you dare to uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows? Each story promises to send shivers down your spine and leave you questioning what lurks in the dark. Prepare for a journey into the unknown, where every page holds a new terror. Can you handle the fear?
In reading order

Scary Stories Series

3 books · Published 1981–1991

#1
#1 in Series
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$759

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

Dare to explore chilling tales of horror and dark revenge that haunt the night.

#2
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$759

More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1984

Dare to explore chilling tales of horror and dark revenge.

#3

Scary Stories 3

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1991

Discover chilling tales where nightmares blur with reality and death lurks in the shadows.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Scary Stories series?

There are 3 books in the Scary Stories series. It began with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark in 1981, and the newest book, Scary Stories 3, was published in 1991.

What order should you read the Scary Stories books in?

Start with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Scary Stories books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Scary Stories book is the longest?

Scary Stories 3 is the longest book in the series at 11,420 words (128 pages).

Which Scary Stories book is the shortest?

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is the shortest at 8,924 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Scary Stories to life.

01

Alvin Schwartz

Author
02

Stephen Gammell

Illustrator

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