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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Book • 1981
This book is a timeless collection of scary tales and legends, compiled by folklorist Alvin Schwartz.
It features over two dozen stories that include ghosts, skeletons, and other supernatural elements.
The stories are often dark and do not have tidy, happy resolutions, making them thrilling and memorable.
The book is illustrated by Stephen Gammell, whose creepy drawings enhance the spooky atmosphere of the tales.
The collection also includes tips on how to scare an audience when telling the stories aloud, adding to the overall eerie experience.
It features over two dozen stories that include ghosts, skeletons, and other supernatural elements.
The stories are often dark and do not have tidy, happy resolutions, making them thrilling and memorable.
The book is illustrated by Stephen Gammell, whose creepy drawings enhance the spooky atmosphere of the tales.
The collection also includes tips on how to scare an audience when telling the stories aloud, adding to the overall eerie experience.
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