The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015 · Est. 57 min read

The Stranger on the Stairs and Other Scary Tales

By Michael Dahl, Xavier Bonet (Illustrator)

Part of the Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories series

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

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72 pages· 5,091 words· Est. 57 min read
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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?

From the publisher

Our greatest fears are brought to life in this collection of spine-chilling tales. An ordinary round of the Lava Game turns terrifying. An old lodge for loggers is haunted by a miserable ghost. A boy thinks he’s home alone until he finds evidence someone else is there with him.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
72
Words
5,091
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
530L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
174841
Publication
Published
August 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781496505941

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