In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories is a 1984 ghost story and horror novella by Alvin Schwartz, Victor Rivas and Dirk Zimmer. Readers will find themes of Folklore, tales, ghosts and Fear.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, and 241 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 18 editions.
It runs to roughly 64 pages — about an hour of reading at an average pace.
About In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories
Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries.
Quick answers
Who wrote In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories?
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories was written by Alvin Schwartz, Victor Rivas and Dirk Zimmer and first published in 1984.
What genre is In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories and Horror.
How long is In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories?
The median edition has 64 pages, about about an hour of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Boyfriend, The Perfect Date and The Screaming Staircase.
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