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Synopsis
A contemporary collection of original short stories by Anica Mrose Rissi that is sure to elicit chills, laughs, and screams, even from the most devoted fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A game of hide-and-seek goes on far too long... A look-alike doll makes itself right at home... A school talent-show act leaves the audience aghast... And a summer at camp takes a turn for the braaaains... This collection of all-new spooky stories is sure to keep readers up past their bedtimes, looking over their shoulders to see what goes bump in the night. So if you're feeling brave, turn the page.
Is Hide and Don't Seek: And Other Very Scary Stories appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This horror short story collection features age-appropriate scary content including creepy dolls, zombies, and supernatural elements designed to thrill middle grade readers. Modeled after the classic Scary Stories format with mild scares and some humor.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, body horror, and horror.
Who'll love this
Kids who love getting spooked will devour these creepy tales about haunted games, possessed dolls, and unexpected camp horrors.