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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

(Book #1 in the Scary Stories series)

Book Overview: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

A classic collection of chillingly scary tales, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by renowned artist Brett Helquist (illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events and more!).

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark contains some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Walking corpses, dancing bones, knife-wielding madmen, and narrow escapes from death–they’re all here in this chilling collection of ghost stories. Make sure you read these books with the light ON!

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

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ISBN-13978006268282697800608351949780060835200
ISBN-10006268282200608351920060835206
PublisherHarperCollinsHarperCollinsHarperCollins
Publication Date20172010-07-272010-07-27
EditionIllustratedIllustratedIllustrated
Languageenenen
Pages128128128
Dimensionsin x in x in
Weight lbs

“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

Alvin Schwartz

Alvin Schwartz was a prominent American writer popularly known for his children’s books, especially those revolving around folktales and urban legends. Born on April 25, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, Schwartz developed an array of interests in journalism and folklore at a young age. Throughout his illustrious career, he penned compelling pieces that served as an exploration of fears, laughter, and the inherent folklore tradition, highly influencing American children’s literature.

Schwartz graduated from Colgate University in 1948, and thereafter, embarked on a writing journey that ultimately led to countless famed books under his belt. He developed a distinctive style of writing that beautifully blended folklore, humor, and horror, most evident in his renowned “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” series. His other notable works include “I Saw You in the Bathtub and Other Folk Rhymes”, “Ghostly Screams”, and “In A Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories.” These books propagated Schwartz’s unique capability to revive age-old tales, twist them intriguingly, and offer spine-chilling narratives that spoke directly to children.

Alvin Schwartz’s books resonate with readers across multiple generations, leaving indelible impressions with their poignant storytelling. Having authored more than 50 books, his fertile imagination clinched him several prestigious awards, and his prolific work continues to enjoy immense popularity. Alvin passed away in 1992, but his legacy as an outstanding folklore enthusiast, a master of reviving tales, and an illustrious children’s author endures vividly among countless readers worldwide.

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