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Synopsis
The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film! All 3 books in this box set feature cover artwork from the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark motion picture. The three Scary Stories books come together in this paperback box set to form a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, showcasing Stephen Gammell's terrifying artwork from the original books. Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Includes Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Scary Stories 3.
Is Scary Stories Complete Set: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Scary Stories 3 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Classic horror anthology with frightening tales featuring death, ghosts, body horror, and dark revenge; stories are brief but intense with disturbing imagery (particularly Stephen Gammell's notorious illustrations). Some stories involve children in peril, corpses, and graphic descriptions of violence.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include gore, murder, death, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love getting scared and sharing spooky stories with friends will devour these terrifying tales and creepy illustrations.