Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.Flesh-hungry ogres?
8-12 Years
7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
416 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Horror

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About the Book

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Flesh-hungry ogres? Brains full of spiders? Haunted houses you can't escape? This collection of 35 terrifying stories from the Horror Writers Association has it all, including ghastly illustrations from Iris Compiet that will absolutely chill readers to the bone. So turn off your lamps, click on your flashlights, and prepare--if you dare--to be utterly spooked!

Book Synopsis

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

Flesh-hungry ogres? Brains full of spiders? Haunted houses you can't escape? This collection of 35 terrifying stories from the Horror Writers Association has it all, including ghastly illustrations from Iris Compiet that will absolutely chill readers to the bone.

So turn off your lamps, click on your flashlights, and prepare--if you dare--to be utterly spooked!

The complete list of writers: Linda D. Addison, Courtney Alameda, Jonathan Auxier, Gary A. Braunbeck, Z Brewer, Aric Cushing, John Dixon, Tananarive Due, Jamie Ford, Kami Garcia, Christopher Golden, Tonya Hurley, Catherine Jordan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Alethea Kontis, N.R. Lambert, Laurent Linn, Amy Lukavics, Barry Lyga, D.J. MacHale, Josh Malerman, James A. Moore, Michael Northrop, Micol Ostow, Joanna Parypinksi, Brendan Reichs, Madeleine Roux, R.L. Stine, Margaret Stohl, Gaby Triana, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rosario Urrea, Kim Ventrella, Sheri White, T.J. Wooldridge, Brenna Yovanoff

Perfect for Halloween ReadingIdeal for fans of the supernaturalFeatures light scares

Review Quotes

"While some stories are eerie, others provide heart-pounding thrills. Bite-sized treats for young horror aficionados; best enjoyed on a dark night. Illustrations are gloriously evocative, adding delicious thrills." - Kirkus Reviews

"Each tale is creepy. Pithy and punchy...perfect to 'tell in the dark.'" - Horn Book Magazine

"Exceptional stories. A big variety of tone and style. I love this book." - Mother Horror (blog)

"A fitting tribute to Alvin Schwartz. There is is much fun to be had within these pages. A lovely gateway book into horror for many kids." - Ginger Nuts of Horror (blog)

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 416

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Horror

Publisher: HarperCollins

Format: Paperback

Author: Jonathan Maberry & R L Stine & Amy Lukavics & Barry Lyga & Brendan Reichs & Brenna Yovanoff & Christopher Golden & Courtney Alameda & D J Machale & Josh Malerman & Kami Garcia & Madeleine Roux & Margaret Stohl & Michael Northrop & Micol Ostow & Sherrilyn Kenyon & Tananarive Due & Tonya Hurley & Et Al

Language: English

Street Date: July 6, 2021

TCIN: 92321906

UPC: 9780062877680

Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-5364

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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