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Don't Turn Out the Lights

Don't Turn Out the Lights

Published in
2020
3.78
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Description

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The collection includes 35 terrifying stories from the Horror Writers Association, complete with ghastly illustrations by Iris Compiet. The anthology features flesh-hungry ogres, brains full of spiders, haunted houses, and more, designed to chill readers to the bone. The book includes contributions from a wide range of horror writers, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
416 pages

Why to read

  • Diverse range of horror stories
  • Engages the imagination
  • Introduces readers to multiple authors
  • Explores the concept of fear and bravery