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Seven tales with just the right amount of chill are gathered in this collection - perfect for a dark night read. Young readers will be introduced to such characters as the woman who always wears a green ribbon around her neck and the mysterious boy standing in the rain by the cemetery. Brrrr!
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.
Alvin Schwartz, best known for the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series, shares seven spine-tingling stories for young readers in this "I Can Read!" book. The stories and illustrations, originally published in 1984, are a bit dated, but kids will find plenty to enjoy in the simple, engaging stories about graveyards, skeletons, and ghosts. Parents and teachers will want to remind readers of "The Night It Rained" to never get into a car with a stranger. The stories are creepy without being too frightening and are an excellent addition to a Halloween-themed unit of classroom readings. The book is designated a Level 2 reader, for developing readers. The simple vocabulary and sentence structure are well-suited for that level. The accompanying audio CD includes two tracks, one with page-turn signals and one without. Each track runs about fourteen minutes and includes all the stories. Both tracks also have music and sound effects. While these add to the atmosphere of the stories, truly struggling readers may have trouble focusing on the reading. Reviewer: Kristina Cassidy
More Reviews and RecommendationsAlvin 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. His collections of scary stories Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark, Scary Stories 3, and two I Can Read Books, In a Dark, Dark Room and Ghosts! are just one part of his matchless folklore collection.
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October 26, 2009: I purchased this book as a Halloween treat for my 6 year old son. After reading it, I was upset to find that it contains stories that are not appropriate for a child that young. I was surprised since this was a level 1 I Can Read Book. I would not recommend this book.
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June 24, 2009: ... of my elementary school years.
I'm glad I ran into this author on OnceUponAWin.com. Every now and then I remember a story I read/heard from back in the day, which turned out to be "The Green Ribbon". That was the only morbid story I can actually tolerate and laugh at, simultaneously.