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They're Coming For You: Scary Stories that Scream to be Read
In the tradition of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by Alvin Schwartz, "They're Coming For Scary Stories that Scream to be Read" is a chilling collection of 27 scary stories sure to give you chicken skin and leave you screaming for more. Or just screaming. This macabre mix of howls, humor, horror, and haunting illustrations is a must have for anyone who loves to be scared. But take the warning seriously... This book is NOT for wimps! Also now available in "They're Coming For You 2," "They're Coming For You 3," and "Dark Stories to Read in a Dark Alley." "I have seen the face of horror, and its name is O. Penn-Coughin." --Jan Boemann "...so many children's books about ghosts and goblins fail to deliver the level of fright that many children desire. For the students that truly want a fright, I recommend They're Coming For You.” --Sonya Hervey, School Librarian “This is one of the best collections of truly scary stories for students age 9-12 I have ever read. My students beg me to read it to them over and over again. It is ALWAYS checked out...” --Library Crystal
128 pages, Paperback
First published September 12, 2008
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
September 21, 2011
Totally had to get this book on my way out of the library just because of the cover. It literally was screaming for me to take it home and read it. I did. These were some interesting scary stories. I have heard some similar to these and it was a refresher for me. I really liked the one where the kids had the field trip to the cemetery. Who the heck gets a field trip to the cemetery?! I didn't. I would have done alot better in school if we could have had field trips like that. But anyways... cute read for YA's.
December 6, 2010
Some of the best scary stories I've read in a long time. Original and smart, O. Penn-Coughin has created a delicious collection of bone-chilling stories that are so good -- it's scary. Some of my favorites were Yo Momma's Right Here, El Cuco, and Problem Number 13. My favorite part about the book is that the stories are original, and not just some rehashed folk tales like other scary story books where the authors can't be bothered to even come-up with their own ideas. O. Penn-Coughin's writing is smart and suspenseful, and this book left me screaming for more! Highly recommended for a fun night of frights!
February 19, 2011
This collection of scary stories is the perfect blend of new and classic horror. Some stories are truly terrifying, while others are just truly hilarious. A really rare gem of a book, these stories are great to read out loud. Plus, the pictures in the book are pretty cool too. Love this collection, and all the other sequels by this author. Such a great book. Perfect for kids, teenagers, and fun-loving adults too.
April 9, 2011
A good one to read on a rainy day.
November 18, 2011
I loved it. I liked all the stories even though they weren't really scary.
My uncle gave it to me for christmas. It was really good.
My uncle gave it to me for christmas. It was really good.
October 16, 2014
I didnt like the book so mush it wasent even scary and the author kept saying "now get ready for a scare" it was so boring I didnt even get what was happening but the pictures were very realistic
December 30, 2015
Overall pretty mediocre, but the good ones were GOOD. There's a take on that clown-statue-babysitting story that freaked my kids way out.
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