Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
by Alvin Schwartz
Ages 8–12
A classic collection of spine-chilling short scary stories and urban legends, drawn from American folklore — quick, punchy tales perfect for reading aloud at sleepovers.
Heads-up for parents: Scary / horror. Worth reading it yourself first.
- Author
- Alvin Schwartz
- Age
- Ages 8–12
- Type
- Horror, Folk Tale, Short Stories
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- In India
- Available
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