Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a 1981 mythic fiction and ghost story novella by Alvin Schwartz. It takes readers to United States and America in United States. Readers will find themes of tales, Folklore, cuentos populares and ghosts.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, and 424 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 32 editions.
It runs to roughly 111 pages — 2–3 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Stories of ghosts and witches, "jump" stories, scary songs, and modern-day scary stories.
Quick answers
Who wrote Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was written by Alvin Schwartz and first published in 1981.
What genre is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Ghost Stories, Fae & Fairy Fiction and Horror.
How long is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
The median edition has 111 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Eyes of the Dragon and Dracula.
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