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128 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590431972
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: 14 October 1981
Description
This spooky addition to Alvin Schwartz's popular books on American folklore is filled with tales of eerie horror and dark revenge that will make you jump with fright. There is a story here for everyone: skeletons with torn and tangled flesh who ro...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,727 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
funny 41%
tense 33%
adventurous 19%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, BloodModerate
Animal death, GoreMinor
Cannibalism, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury128 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590431972
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date: 14 October 1981
Description
This spooky addition to Alvin Schwartz's popular books on American folklore is filled with tales of eerie horror and dark revenge that will make you jump with fright. There is a story here for everyone: skeletons with torn and tangled flesh who ro...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,727 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
funny 41%
tense 33%
adventurous 19%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, BloodModerate
Animal death, GoreMinor
Cannibalism, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury