First published 2020
This anthology presents 35 horror tales crafted specifically for middle grade audiences. The collection draws contributions from notable authors including R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, assembled by Jonathan Maberry in homage to Alvin Schwartz's classic scary story collections. Young readers encounter flesh-eating ogres lurking in shadows, minds invaded by colonies of spiders, and houses that trap visitors within their walls. The Horror Writers Association contributors deliver chills through varied monsters and supernatural threats. Iris Compiet provides bone-chilling artwork throughout the pages. The stories invite readers to experience fear in a controlled environment, turning off room lights and switching on flashlights for the full effect. Each tale explores different fears that resonate with young audiences, from body horror to psychological dread to classic monster encounters.
Genres: anthologies, horror, middle-grade
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: classic-monster-encounters, controlled-fear, psychological-horror
248 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins
Content warnings: body-horror, violence