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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Kindle Edition

by Alvin Schwartz (Author), Stephen Gammell (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
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The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film!

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.

Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare!

And don't miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Scary Stories
  3. Print length
    88 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. Accessibility
    Learn more
  8. Publication date
    April 30 2019
  9. Page Flip
    Enabled
  10. Word Wise
    Enabled
  11. Enhanced typesetting
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  12. ISBN-13
    978-0062682840
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“This new edition is handsome and accessible; now young readers have a choice of how scared they want to be—just a little, or a whole lot. ” (Horn Book Magazine )

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Are you brave enough for Scary Stories?

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. . . ."

Welcome to the macabre world of Scary Stories, where folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up the most alarming collection of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Here is a selection of extraordinarily chilling tales along with spine-tingling illustrations by renowned artist Brett Helquist.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077S21HX6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 20.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062682840
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Scary Stories
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • 鶹 Rank: #204,493 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 3,073 ratings

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Alvin Schwartz is known for a body of work of more than two dozen books of folklore for young readers that explore everything from wordplay and humor to tales and legends of all kinds. His collections of scary stories -- Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, More Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, Scary Stories 3, and two I Can Read Books, In A Dark, Dark Room and Ghosts! -- are just one part of his matchless folklore collection.

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Customers find the content amazing and their childhood favourite book. They also appreciate the illustrations, saying they're creepy, fantastic, and make it a unique gift. Readers describe the stories as spooky, fun, and child-appropriate. They say the book brings back memories and is a classic that never gets old.

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13 customers mention "Content"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the content amazing and the illustrations awesome. They also say it's their childhood favourite book.

"one of my favourtie books as a kid!!! I got this book and its amazing. The book is exactly as the one pictured...." Read more

"Good book 📖...&ܴdz; Read more

"Great book but aimed at younger audiences" Read more

"...The pictures in this copy are just, amazing, creepy, outstanding. I really like that the stories are all collected from various sources...." Read more

11 customers mention "Illustrations"9 positive2 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book awesome, creepy, and fantastic. They say the pictures make it a unique gift. Readers also appreciate the vivid tales and nicely sketched monsters.

"...My imagination running wild with all the vivid tales and nicely sketched monsters...." Read more

"I loved this book when I was a kid. The pictures in this copy are just, amazing, creepy, outstanding...." Read more

"...and an additional copy for a gift due to the nostalgia - love the illustrations and stories and worth the purchase." Read more

"Took me back to my childhood and pics are fantastic. Can't wait to share the stories with my kids." Read more

10 customers mention "Scary stories"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the stories in the book fun and child-appropriate. They say the haunting drawings make it memorable for the old and young alike. Readers say the stories bring back all kinds of memories. They also say the book is fun to share with their kids.

"This was a great children's scary storybook, and the original illustrations are top notch! Will read to my kids, and hopefully theirs!" Read more

"...The pictures in this copy are just, amazing, creepy, outstanding. I really like that the stories are all collected from various sources...." Read more

"...The book is exactly as the one pictured. The spooky stories and creepy rhymes bring back all kinds of memories from my childhood...." Read more

"Just as it was when i read it as a kid! Good quality. Creepy stories suitable for all ages. Totally nostalgic." Read more

5 customers mention "Nostalgia"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great bit of nostalgia. They say it takes them back to their childhood and brings forth the same feelings of classics that never get old.

"...10/10 because this takes me back 20 years again and brings forth the same feelings of unease when reading." Read more

"...Good quality. Creepy stories suitable for all ages. Totally nostalgic." Read more

"Took me back to my childhood and pics are fantastic. Can't wait to share the stories with my kids." Read more

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  • Jo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this
    Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2019
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    I loved this book when I was a kid. The pictures in this copy are just, amazing, creepy, outstanding. I really like that the stories are all collected from various sources. I still love this book just as much
    I recently learned a new set has been released with different pictures. Trust me. You want this copy!!!!!!!
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  • Tiff
    5.0 out of 5 stars I got this book and its amazing. The book is exactly as the one pictured
    Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2017
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    one of my favourtie books as a kid!!! I got this book and its amazing. The book is exactly as the one pictured. The spooky stories and creepy rhymes bring back all kinds of memories from my childhood. I miss this series Lol, I will be getting more from this author!
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  • William
    5.0 out of 5 stars My imagination running wild with all the vivid tales and nicely sketched monsters
    Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2016
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    Oh boy if you never want to sleep again then this is the book for you. Many a night during my childhood this book kept me from sleeping. My imagination running wild with all the vivid tales and nicely sketched monsters. 10/10 because this takes me back 20 years again and brings forth the same feelings of unease when reading.
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  • Tigeroovy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not the original art.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2014
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    Bought because we thought it was the edition that has the original art.

    It does not.

    The preview we saw for this IS the original art, but this version has a different artist that we forgot to double check.

    The book quality itself and shipping time was great, it was our own error this time.

    So just be sure to double check the artist if you're looking for the original art.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE
    Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2020
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    Just as it was when i read it as a kid! Good quality. Creepy stories suitable for all ages. Totally nostalgic.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic
    Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2019
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    Bought for myself and an additional copy for a gift due to the nostalgia - love the illustrations and stories and worth the purchase.
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  • MaudeBernard
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not the original drawings
    Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2020
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    It wasn't clear if the imagery was like in the original, well it IS NOT! THE DRAWINGS ARE THE UPDATED ONES. I am happy with the book nonetheless, but I would have liked to know that before.
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  • Tina Schnare
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2021
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    Good book 📖
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  • Shantanu D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Ghost stories
    Reviewed in India on July 22, 2018
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    Best Ghost stories
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  • Luzia Neta
    5.0 out of 5 stars muito bom!
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 23, 2024
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    Meu filho gostou muito.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes.
    Reviewed in Spain on November 12, 2016
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    Found it easy to follow and full of ideas. Good illustrations and children could read it with ease. Thank you
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  • Jas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2016
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    Fantastic book, my little sister (with an interest in spooky happenings) cannot set the book down! Every time I read it to her I always get a jump, it's a spooky but completely child-appropriate book with very good illustrations.
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  • kk1964
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très bien pour faire de l'anglais
    Reviewed in France on July 24, 2016
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    Petites histoires qui permettent aux ados de lire de l'anglais sans que cela soit trop long et trop ennuyeux. Le vocabulaire n'est pas trop compliqué et revient régulièrement dans les textes ce qui permets au fur et à mesure de faire moins de recherche sur le dictionnaire.
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