Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

by Alvin Schwartz
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Horror
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  • ID: 11203
  • Added: 2026-03-04
  • Updated: 2026-03-04
  • ISBN: 9780060835200
  • Publisher: Harper Collins
  • Published: 2010-07-27
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark invites readers into a realm of spine-tingling horror and supernatural suspense. The collection features alarming tales of dark revenge and the macabre, each accompanied by renowned artist Brett Helquist's spine-tingling illustrations. /n/n Some boys and girls were at a party one night. There was a graveyard down the street, and they were talking about how scary it was. 'Don't ever stand on a grave after dark,' one of the boys said. 'The person inside will grab you.' 'A grave doesn't scare me,' said one of the girls. 'I'll do it right now. . . .'

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Kendall Reviews · Kendall · 2022-01-26
fun 4.50

Scary Stories is a lot of fun, with a mix of funny and very creepy tales. The illustrations are very detailed and scary, adding to the overall enjoyment.

Kendall found Scary Stories to be a lot of fun, highlighting the mix of funny and very creepy tales. They particularly enjoyed the illustrations, describing them as very detailed and scary, which added to the overall enjoyment of the book. Kendall appreciates the variety in the stories, making it a collection that can be enjoyed by a wide range of readers. The book is seen as a great choice for those looking for a good laugh and a good scare.

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    Scary Stories is a lot of fun.

    The illustrations were very detailed and scary.

    The mix of funny and very creepy tales makes it a collection that can be enjoyed by a wide range of readers.

Erica Robyn Reads · Erica Robyn · 2019-04-16
awesome 4.50

The collection ranges from humorous to horrifying, making it a great choice for readers who enjoy a mix of laughter and fear. The stories are timeless and perfect for both individual and group reading.

Erica Robyn found the collection to be an awesome mix of tales that range from a little humorous to completely horrifying. She highlights that the stories are perfect for readers who enjoy a good fright, and the timeless nature of the tales makes them suitable for both individual reading and sharing with friends. The variety in the stories ensures that there is something for everyone, whether they prefer a light-hearted scare or a more intense horror experience.

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    The Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark collection is an awesome collection of tales that ranges from a little humorous to completely horrifying for readers ages.

    The variety in the stories ensures that there is something for everyone.

    The timeless nature of the tales makes them suitable for both individual reading and sharing with friends.

Introverted Reader · 2014-09-24
creepy 4.00

The illustrations by Stephen Gammell are downright creepy and perfect for the book. Young readers who like a good fright should find what they're looking for in this collection.

The reviewer at Introverted Reader praises the illustrations by Stephen Gammell, describing them as downright creepy and perfectly suited to the book. They suggest that young readers who enjoy a good fright will find exactly what they're looking for in this collection. The stories are seen as a great way to engage young readers with the horror genre, providing just the right amount of scare to keep them hooked.

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    The illustrations by Stephen Gammell are downright creepy and perfect for the book.

    Young readers who like a good fright should find what they're looking for in this collection.

    The stories are seen as a great way to engage young readers with the horror genre.

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