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Apr 26, 2009
Purplycookie
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A poltergeist that specializes in unscrewing bottle-caps...a couple who bring home a strange-looking little dog from Mexico, only to be told that it's a sewer rat...suddenly vanishing friends, relatives, and animals...a Texas girl raised by wolves- -yes, it's a new collection of horribilia: chillers, ghost stories, and urban legends, retold in an appropriately matter-of- fact way.
Schwartz gives most of the tales a modern setting, provides hints for storytellers, discusses variants, a More...
Schwartz gives most of the tales a modern setting, provides hints for storytellers, discusses variants, a More...
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Jun 18, 2011
Anna Amber
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The "Scary Stories" trio was one of the more infamous books at my elementary school's library - everyone wanted to read them, and for good reason - they're fun, spooky, and the illustrations are both beautiful and downright terrifying! The stories are a collection of folktales, ghost stories, and campfire stories, meant to be read aloud with a group of friends. However, they're perfectly scary even if you're just reading them to yourself on a rainy afternoon. The stories within these t
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Jun 11, 2009
Josiah
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Alvin Schwartz has done an excellent job of maintaining the quality of his scary stories in this third volume to the series.
In each of these books, there are some funny stories, some folklore songs, some stories that are just more interesting than truly frightening, but in each book there are also one or two or three tales that really ARE very scary, and make my flesh run cold. In this particular collection, "Harold" and "The Red Spot" give me chills, but it is the ha More...
In each of these books, there are some funny stories, some folklore songs, some stories that are just more interesting than truly frightening, but in each book there are also one or two or three tales that really ARE very scary, and make my flesh run cold. In this particular collection, "Harold" and "The Red Spot" give me chills, but it is the ha More...
Jun 16, 2011
Lizbeth
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l think that they are oson because they tell scary storesm and they you tell them at the night and you see scary stores you never hured off.abd you see l the cryer and you see a big store about the women with a death screaming for money:)and ther is a store about a voice in the adect ther are to childring in the atect and ther are traying to help.:)and ther is a store about clinkity clink.and that is a store about a pearson clink-clink.:).thert is a store aboust the bed the winbow.these st
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Feb 05, 2009
Kristi
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One of the most memorable series of books from my childhood. The stories in the books aren't particularly scary; some are humorous, some are eerie, some will give a kid chills...some are not even original to Mr. Schwartz, and are the sort of urban-legend stories you hear around the campfire growing up.
No, what makes these spectacular books stand out as fine examples of kindertrauma is Stephen Gammell's most excellent illustrations.
Some of them still give me heart palpitations More...
No, what makes these spectacular books stand out as fine examples of kindertrauma is Stephen Gammell's most excellent illustrations.
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Jul 22, 2011
Lisa
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Scary Stories 3 was a delightful find. The stories are based on legends, folktales and urban myths, with a nice appendix full of references. All of the stories are incredibly short, with some just half a page in length. These would make great stories for around the campfire. I was impressed with the efficiency of the writing; every word mattered.
Standouts include 'Harold', 'The Appointment', 'Bess', and 'Just Delicious'.
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Standouts include 'Harold', 'The Appointment', 'Bess', and 'Just Delicious'.
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Jan 02, 2012
Sam
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Good? No. Great? No. Mediocre? Ding-ding-ding, we have a winner! And that's exactly how you describe the third and final entry into the Scary Stories trio. One of the baddest finales I've ever read, this book is not only drowned in the scariest illustrations you'd find, but also the weakest substance you'd ever find in a book of scary stories, while being surrounded by plenty of scary flash. This book definitely isn't something you'd want to chill your nights with, even if you could.
Oct 11, 2011
Sesana
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The truth is that the third and final Scary Stories book isn't quite as good as the first two. But it's still a classic of starter horror, and I still love it through my nostalgia goggles. Again, short, creepy, archetypal stories perfect for sleepovers.
The newest edition has art by Brett Helquist, which is pretty spooky but just makes me appreciate Stephen Gammell's art. Which was nightmare-inducing, surreal, and I loved it all. I guess I'll just have to keep both editions.
The newest edition has art by Brett Helquist, which is pretty spooky but just makes me appreciate Stephen Gammell's art. Which was nightmare-inducing, surreal, and I loved it all. I guess I'll just have to keep both editions.
Sep 19, 2011
Misty
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i have read and re read these stories at least a dozen times, they were the coolest books i had ever seen in anout 4th and 5th grade, i remember my reading teacher let me borrow them and i must have read each story to my family twice. I found the collection of them at a bookstore sale a few years agou for about $10 so i grabbed them up because i had to own them for myself. Great books for kids intrested in something spooky.
Apr 16, 2010
Matt
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this is a simple book to read with multiple stories that moght scare children. the end of the triligy of books ended with a twist, there was much more to the stories and not just sories, but fun poems and things to do with friends. its more for a beginer reader then enything. i read this in about 5th grade and loved it. i read this multiple times and would reread it if i had the chance.
May 16, 2009
Lucas
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Same review as book 1.
My absolute favorite collection of scary stories. I first got this book from a 4th grade, Scholastic, book order. The stories used to, and still, scare the life out of me. They are a permanent part of my library For that, I love them. Also the illustrator haunts us with amazing penciled drawings, that in and of themselves, is deathly frightening.
My absolute favorite collection of scary stories. I first got this book from a 4th grade, Scholastic, book order. The stories used to, and still, scare the life out of me. They are a permanent part of my library For that, I love them. Also the illustrator haunts us with amazing penciled drawings, that in and of themselves, is deathly frightening.
Dec 07, 2008
Charles
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Interesting. The stories are told in a kind of oral storytelling style. Most of the stories were pretty slight and I think this is appropriate for younger readers. I probably would have liked it a lot more if I'd been younger, but since I read and write a lot of graphic horror I wasn't terribly involved in these tales.
Apr 20, 2010
Nicole
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This is book is great for scarying your friends or even if you want to scare yourself. If you like a good spooke, then i think that you will like it. It really doesn't exaggerate the plot or the theme of the story. I would recommend that you take this to a sleep over to scare your friends before you go to bed.
Mar 30, 2009
This book was very good. It was scary but it was more suspensful. It was also very creepy. I recommend this book to people that enjoy scary books. If these stories really happened, it's creepy and demonic and I feel bad for the people it happened to.
Dec 17, 2009
Meghan
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This is an awsome book it is a gothic fiction book. Anybody that likes scary books should read this. It has a whole bunch of stories in it.
When I read this book I was sorta grossed out by some of the stories in this book becaues, well they were gross.
When I read this book I was sorta grossed out by some of the stories in this book becaues, well they were gross.
May 25, 2011
Sarah
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I loved this book. Some stories like "Harold" were terrifying to even read. This book was very good. People who like stupid or scary stories i reccomend this book to alot of people. you can find this book at ant librarry, Kroger, or bookstores.
Apr 29, 2009
Venid
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Now this book is good. It's not exactly what you call scray... But it's very, very, very creepy!!! Like, it talks about the imposible in a surprisenly creepy CREEPY way!!! You'd have to be prepared for what your told!!! (JUST A WARNING!!!)
Sep 30, 2011
logankstewart
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Please see full series review at Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Aug 03, 2010
Christina
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Even though the stories in this book are gory, I can't keep these books on the shelf!! Kids eat these stories up like nothing!! They get mad at me when I don't have them on the shelf!!
May 29, 2009
Matthew
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This book (and the other books in the "Scary Stories" series) had a huge influence on me as a child. May future generations of children also be influenced by the "Scary Stories" books!!
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Feb 09, 2010
Kayla
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Another great bunch of scary stories I loved as a kid. And with kids today, being more and more un-phased by media today, I think even more kids will enjoy reading these stories.
Jun 18, 2011
Bones
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I'm giving this five stars because the stories actually are scary. Some of these stories, as well as the drawings, really scared me... and not in a good way. Be warned.
Apr 11, 2011
Kendall
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Very scary and an improvement over the first. Collected of silly and creepy stories passed down throughout the years,with cool,realistic,gritty,spooky illustrations.
Oct 29, 2010
Marissa
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Well, it was a bit creepy for me. But it was still good! Would be nice to read at a sleepover! (or not...) Really nice for those who like scary stories
Aug 24, 2009
ღjamesღchettaღ
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Some reviews found on the back of this book,which I agree with:
" Guaranteed to make your teeth chatter and your spine tingle." - School of Library Journal
" Guaranteed to make your teeth chatter and your spine tingle." - School of Library Journal
Oct 14, 2010
Leanne
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i love these books my friend gave all three of them to. i think they are very scary but mostly the second and third. i hope you like this book too!!
Apr 20, 2010
Tori
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it was kind of weird and creepy at the same time, but it is ok if you enjoy reading the creepy things or love getting some odd goose bump chills.
Feb 10, 2012
Kailey
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It was really good in the firs 5 stories. The story HAROLD was the most scary. Anyways it was a great book. Can't wait to finish it!!
Jan 24, 2012
BKW
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This is a really good book! I wouldn't recommend to it to little ones but maybe 5th graders and higher! It is great for adults as well!
Oct 05, 2009
Forrest
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I diden't really think these stories were scary. However the one about Harold the dollthing was prety creepy. But thats about it.
