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Dare to be scared Thirteen Stories To Chill And Thrill
178 pages
A flashlight-under-the-covers collection of spooky tales that deliver the perfect, manageable shiver.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels exactly like sitting around a crackling campfire, waiting for the storyteller to deliver the final, terrifying jump. The pace is brisk and punchy, moving swiftly from eerie setups to satisfyingly spooky payoffs. San Souci weaves folklore and urban legends into contemporary settings, making the supernatural feel like it could be lurking right inside a school locker or a suburban backyard. The prose is accessible and highly atmospheric, practically begging to be read aloud in a hushed, dramatic whisper. It strikes that perfect, nostalgic balance of being genuinely creepy without crossing into overwhelming dread. This is the ultimate sleepover companion, delighting young thrill-seekers and anyone who loves the cozy, spine-tingling sensation of a well-told ghost story.
- Mood
- creepy
- shadowy
- campfire-lit
- nostalgic
- Tone
- suspenseful
- playful
- eerie
- cautionary
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- childhood fears · urban legends · the supernatural hidden in the mundane · consequences of curiosity
- The writing
- Accessible, atmospheric, and punchy, designed to be read aloud with dramatic pauses.
- The arc
- Starts with a shiver of anticipation and builds to sudden, delightful jolts of fright.
- Who it's for
- Young readers seeking a safe but genuine thrill, or anyone nostalgic for the spooky sleepover stories of their youth.
Content notes
- mild horror
- jump scares
- ghosts and monsters
About the book
A chilling compilation of thirteen scary stories that are guaranteed to frighten readers of all ages. These tales of horror will keep you up at night and have you checking behind you during the day!
This illustrated collection by the author of Short and Shivery: Thirty Chilling Tales includes ghost tales, “jump” stories, dark fantasy, and science fiction, all set in contemporary situations that will seem hauntingly familiar to young readers. Several of the stories draw on the rich heritage of legends, folklore, and cultural traditions as they extend into children’s lives today. With suspense, action, and manageable “scare level,” these stories will be popular around the campfire and during summertime sleepovers.
Description from Open Library.
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