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Synopsis
What would you do if you encountered a ghostly girl who was out for revenge? What if an eerie creature haunted you in your sleep? What if you found a mysterious pair of shoes that gave you magic? In each of the tales in this book, people are afraid. Very afraid. Read their stories. See if you share their fears. Because if you don't now . . . you will.
Is Frightmares: A Creepy Collection of Scary Stories (Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories Book 1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This anthology contains spooky ghost stories and supernatural tales designed to frighten middle grade readers with ghostly revenge, mysterious creatures, and magical objects. Scares are age-appropriate with mild peril but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, haunted location, and revenge (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love getting spooked will enjoy these creepy tales about ghosts, mysterious creatures, and magical items that turn dangerous.