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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell

HarperCollins · Paperback · July 25, 2017

The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film!

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Who it’s for
A classic creepy-stories package with an easy, collectible pull.
Genres
Horror & Ghost Stories, Short Stories, Paranormal
Published
HarperCollins, July 25, 2017

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The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film! 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!

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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!

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A classic creepy-stories package with an easy, collectible pull.

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  • iconic campfire chill
  • quick-hit scare craft

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  • short, eerie reads
  • darkly playful suspense

Where it sits

Horror & Ghost Stories85%
Paranormal40%
Short Stories37%

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Publisher categories

  • The Classics
  • Fairy Tale Collections
  • Fairy Tales & Folklore
  • Halloween Stories
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Authors
Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 25, 2017
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
The Classics