Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (Scary Stories #1)
Alvin Schwartz
4.08 · 35 ratings · Published: 14 Oct 1981
This is a new edition of the complete original book. Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare!
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.
And don't miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!
- fantasy 4
- horror 3
- paranormal 3
- classics 3
- children 3
- ghosts 3
- supernatural 3
- folktales & legends 2
- spooky 2
- mystery 2
- funny 2
- suspense 2
- 20th century 2
- monsters/creatures 2
- gothic 2
- dark 1
- autumn 1
- crime 1
- retellings 1
- historical 1
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- young adult 3
- middle grade 3
- anthology 2
- audiobook 1
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- death / grief 1
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The 'Scary Stories' series
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