Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Scary Stories #1

Alvin Schwartz

110 pages • first pub 1981 (view editions)

fiction childrens horror short stories dark mysterious fast-paced
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is ideal for readers who relish quick, chilling tales steeped in folklore and eerie suspense, perfect for sharing aloud or savoring alone in the shadows.

Description

Are you an avid fan of scary stories? Rather than frightening you, the sordid tales of gruesome deaths and ghastly ghosts fascinate and stimulate you-so you are always on a quest for terror-filled tales. Terror-filled stories are read to test one'...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 7,882 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

mysterious: 55%

funny: 43%

tense: 35%

adventurous: 17%

lighthearted: 17%

reflective: 3%

relaxing: 3%

challenging: 2%

emotional: 1%

informative: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

84% of readers chose fast
11% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
N/A

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
49% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
49% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
31% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

7% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
45% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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