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A review by weathersreadsgarbage
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It’s interesting to see how much more oomph children’s writing has had in the 40 years (!!!) since this was published.
While all of the stories are very bare bones (and maybe two pages a piece) the illustrations are fantastic and it has a nice spooky vibe. Perfect for a Halloween where your brain hurts. I’m also pleasantly surprised at how extensive the bibliography is.
While all of the stories are very bare bones (and maybe two pages a piece) the illustrations are fantastic and it has a nice spooky vibe. Perfect for a Halloween where your brain hurts. I’m also pleasantly surprised at how extensive the bibliography is.