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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Community Reviews back

by Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell
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Casual Debris
Casual Debris rated it 9 years ago
For my full-length review, please visit Casual Debris. Given its oral tradition and its transcendence of culture which contribute to its widespread popularity, the folk tale often lacks its intended wallop of surprise. Unless, of course you, are a youngster first encountering these tales. In my yo...
Casual Debris
Casual Debris rated it 9 years ago
For my full-length review & commentary, please visit Casual Debris.Given its oral tradition and its transcendence of culture which contribute to its widespread popularity, the folk tale often lacks its intended wallop of surprise. Unless, of course you, are a youngster first encountering these tales...
MadgeWhitlin
MadgeWhitlin rated it 10 years ago
I think I read these books on a near weekly basis between the ages of 9 and 11. My school librarian would joke about how often I checked them out again, telling me she should just give them to me because I was the only one reading them. I would read Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark while waiting fo...
EricaO
EricaO rated it 11 years ago
Now that I'm all fired up about these stories after reading [b:Monster Chefs|17555125|Monster Chefs|Brian Anderson|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1367758027s/17555125.jpg|24468427], which was the complete opposite, and then getting all snarky on some poor guy I don't even know's review...
Khanh the Killjoy
Khanh the Killjoy rated it 11 years ago
Warning: SCARY PICTURES. Do not click on this review if you don't want to be plagued by nightmares. I don't care how old you are. Fear transcends all age barriers. I'm a supporter of childhood literacy, but I beg you. Please, for the love of all that is holy, do not make the mistake of giving this ...
Litchick's Hit List
Litchick's Hit List rated it 11 years ago
This is the book of nightmares. I will never re-read it as it both scared and scarred me even when I was a child with no sense of my own mortality. If I even attempted it now...*shudder*Speaking of nightmares. Here, have some.
nessochist
nessochist rated it 12 years ago
What I remember most about these books are the ridiculously awesome illustrations.
I'll think of a damn title later
I'll think of a damn title later rated it 13 years ago
Scary as hell, but so damn good. A favorite since I was a kid.
OstensiblyA
OstensiblyA rated it 13 years ago
I'm 30-years-old and the illustrations in this book still creep me the hell out.
Sesana
Sesana rated it 13 years ago
Reading All Hallow's Eve made me nostalgic for my introduction to horror. My second grade teacher read us this book through the month of October, one story a day. And I've been trying to scare myself ever since.So, how does the original hold up, read after more time has passed than I'm willing to ad...
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