Scary Stories 3
More Tales to Chill Your Bones
Readers rate it 4.1 (29 on Hardcover)
115 pages · Released 1991 · Scholastic Inc.
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This is the third book in Alvin Schwartz's well-known horror anthology series designed specifically for middle-grade readers who enjoy spooky stories. The tales feature folklore, ghosts, and supernatural themes intended to create a chilling atmosphere rather than graphic gore or trauma. The stories are brief, age-appropriate for the intended audience, and grounded in folklore traditions that carry educational value alongside entertainment.
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Great Book ! Best for kids 10-14 Does chill your bones Great Book ! Best for kids 10-14 Does chill your bones
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- Ghost Folklore
- Folklore
- Ghost stories
- Tales
- Horror tales
- Horror stories
- Ghosts
- Horror
- Fiction
- Horror fiction
- Supernatural
- Children's fiction
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ISBN 9780439518321 · Scholastic Inc.