In a Dark, Dark Room: And Other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz

In a Dark, Dark Room: And Other Scary Stories

Alvin Schwartz with Dirk Zimmer (Illustrator)

64 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction childrens horror short stories dark fast-paced
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In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for eme...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
mysterious 40%
lighthearted 36%
funny 27%
tense 13%
adventurous 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 95%
medium 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 30% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.23

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