Josh Allen checks under his bed before switching off the light each
night. During the day, he teaches creative writing and literature
at Brigham Young University-Idaho. His debut book for young
readers, Out to Get You, received two starred reviews and was a
Junior Library Guild selection. He lives in Idaho with his
family.
Sarah Coleman was an early pioneer of hand lettering and has
illustrated covers for many renowned books, including the 50th
anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird and Newbery
Honor-winner Wolf Hollow. Her design clients range from Coca Cola
and Starbucks to The New York Times. She lives in the UK.
"With the help of Sarah J. Coleman’s macabre black-ink
illustrations, Mr. Allen gets the balance just right for children
ages 9-12 with stories that are scary but not scarring."—Wall
Street Journal
★ "Allen has cemented himself as the heir-apparent of Alvin
Schwartz; this is the new quick pick for patrons who want more
after reading all the classic ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.’.
. .A chilling anthology of memorable scares that will leave even
the biggest horror buffs sleeping with the light on."—School
Library Journal, Starred Review
"Thirteen illustrated short stories range from eerie to totally
terrifying. Each tale stands completely alone, but a strong sense
of foreboding, unease, and utterly chilling twists runs through the
collection. . . . intrepid tweens and teens who enjoy a thrill will
be thoroughly sucked in."—The Horn Book
"Twisty, terrifying, and oh-so fun! Just when you think you’re
safe, Josh Allen brings on the scares. From monstrous microwaves to
carnivorous pillows, you’ll never look at life the same way
again."—Kim Ventrella, author of The Secret Life of Sam
"Horror fans will enjoy this spine-tingling selection. . .
."—Publishers Weekly
"This delightfully dark and spine-tingling anthology will keep
young readers and horror lovers on the edge of their
seats."—Booklist
"An excellent offering for young people looking for real scares
that don’t condescend to them or pander to adult anxieties about
what might be ‘too scary.’ This book will fly off the
shelves."—Kirkus Reviews
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