In a dark, dark room, and other scary stories (I can read book)
by Schwartz, Alvin, 1927-1992.
Series
Summary
Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries. Full description
Summary: |
Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries. |
---|---|
Physical Description: |
63 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. |
ISBN: |
0060252715 : 006025274X (lib. bdg.) : |
Author Notes: |
Schwartz is known for a body of work of more than two dozen books of folklore for young readers that explore everything from wordplay and humor to tales and legends of all kinds. Schwatz is best known for the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series, which featured gruesome, nightmarish illustrations by Stephen Gammell. The series was America's most frequently challenged book (or book series) for library inclusion of 1990-1999. Alvin Schwartz died in Princeton, New Jersey on March 14, 1992. (Bowker Author Biography) |