Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark ANNOTATION
Stories of ghosts and witches, "jump" stories, scary songs, and modern-day scary stories.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
This spooky addition to Alvin Schwartz's popular books on American folklore is filled with tales of eerie horror and dark revenge that will make you jump with fright. There is a story here for everyone — skeletons with torn and tangled flesh who roam the earth; a ghost who takes revenge on her murderer; and a haunted house where every night a bloody head falls down the chimney. Stephen Gammell's splendidly creepy drawings perfectly capture the mood of more than two dozen scary stories — and even scary songs — all just right for reading alone or for telling aloud in the dark.
If You Dare!
SYNOPSIS
This collection of scary stories has scared the pants off of many an eager reader. Gathered here are many frightening tales along with a few gruesome ones with funny endings. Stephen Gammell's scratchy black-and-white drawings add to the appeal of the popular book.
FROM THE CRITICS
New York Public Library
A fine collection of short tales to chill the bones of young and old with interesting notes for folktale buffs.
AudioFile - Julie A. Bell
Whether recounting a spine-tingling tale or singing a ghoulish song or describing a morbid game to play in the dark with friends, master storyteller George S. Irving is obviously enjoying himself. Together with requisite eerie music, creaking sound effects and ghostly moans, Irvingﾽs insane laugh, hysterical scream and command of a wide range of voices make this haunting, humorous and most importantly scary. Irving uses dramatic pauses effectively in his mesmerizing baritone or his deep bass. Geared toward preteens, this excellent mixture of stories showcases Irvingﾽs finesse both as a living being and . . . as a dead one. J.H.B. ﾽAudioFile, Portland, Maine
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