Books About Scary Tales

The Best Scary Tales Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about scary tales? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Scary Stories 3
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1991

Scary Stories 3

By Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Scary Stories series

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

128 pages· 11,420 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 18,280 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Summary: Dive into a world of eerie folklore with 'Scary Stories 3.' Unravel the mystery of the Wolf girl, encounter a hearse with glowing-eyed men, and question if nightmares can come true. Each tale, accompanied by haunting illustrations, promises to send shivers down your spine. Will you dare to face the unknown and escape an appointment with Death? These stories are perfect for sharing in the dark, where every whisper and shadow adds to the thrill. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the macabre and the mysterious.
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