More scary stories to tell in the dark
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100 pages · Released 1986 · HarperTrophy
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A note for parents
This is a classic horror anthology designed for children and young teens, featuring folklore-based scary stories with ghosts, witches, and vampires. The scares come primarily from suspense and atmosphere rather than graphic content, though some stories contain mild violence and genuinely unsettling moments. The collection is well-suited for readers who enjoy being scared but are not ready for adult horror; it rewards courage and curiosity about folklore traditions.
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More traditional and modern-day stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, "jump" stories, and scary songs. More traditional and modern-day stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, "jump" stories, and scary songs.
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- Cuentos de terror estadounidenses
- American Ghost stories
- American Horror tales
- Cuentos de fantasmas estadounidenses
- Tales
- Cuentos populares
- Folklore
- Horror stories
- Ghosts
- Horror
- Fiction
- Children's fiction
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ISBN 9780064401777 · HarperTrophy