Scan barcode
maddie_17's review against another edition
5.0
Not as scary as the first book. But still pretty good my favorite was the story about the serial killer turner people info meatballs.
el_wheel's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ilwitchgrrl's review against another edition
5.0
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, even as an adult.
I pull this series out to decorate my table every Halloween, and I can't wait to scare the pants off my kids with them (as soon as they're old enough). >;)
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, even as an adult.
I pull this series out to decorate my table every Halloween, and I can't wait to scare the pants off my kids with them (as soon as they're old enough). >;)
erica_o's review
5.0
My hometown library still has these books, several copies. They're all library bound because they are often used; I worry how much longer they'll be able to hold up.
They're creepy in audiobook format, as well.
They're creepy in audiobook format, as well.
devannm's review against another edition
3.0
I used to LOVE these books when I was a kid. They seem kind of silly when I reread them as an adult but as a child I remember being terrified by some of the stories and illustrations in here.
jraf13's review against another edition
4.0
The folklore and harrowing illustrations are distinctive and dramatic. I bought the 2017 edition because it was the first time I'd seen the book other than on my grandmother's bookshelf in decades. Unfortunately, I feel like this newest edition has been scrubbed of the more terrifying (read: compelling and memorable) tales in preparation for the big screen adaptation.
llilacla's review against another edition
3.0
A darker collection of tales than book 1. “The bride” stood out to me and the “butcher/sausage” story is disturbing. The art was not as striking but still creepy.
victoriamae21's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark books growing up and reread them during quarantine. They still hold up and I enjoyed this book and all the others very much. Highly reccommend.