Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Scary Stories #1

Alvin Schwartz with Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)

111 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction childrens horror short stories dark mysterious fast-paced
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The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film This is a new edition of the complete original book. Stephen Gammell's artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you d...

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Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 55%
funny 41%
tense 33%
adventurous 19%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 13%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | N/A: 35% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 27% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%

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