The Scary Stories Treasury
Alvin Schwartz's The Scary Stories Treasury (1981) is a ghost story and horror novel. The story is set in United States, in United States. It deals with urban folklore, ghosts, Folklore and tales.
39 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 18 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Series Books bestseller list in 2019.
At about 368 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
About The Scary Stories Treasury
Stories of ghosts and witches, "jump" stories, scary songs, and modern-day scary stories.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Series Books, 2019
Quick answers
Who wrote The Scary Stories Treasury?
The Scary Stories Treasury was written by Alvin Schwartz and first published in 1981.
What genre is The Scary Stories Treasury?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories and Horror.
How long is The Scary Stories Treasury?
The median edition has 368 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Scary Stories Treasury?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, A Christmas Carol and Remember Me.
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