Back by popular demand, these timeless, scary favorites and contemporary thrillers are collected together for young readers by storytellers Richard and Judy Dockrey Young. Spine-tingling tales of dating, cars, part-time jobs, being home alone, and being on one's own in the world address the concerns and interests of every young adult.
Classic urban legends such as “Hook-Arm,” “Last Kiss,” and “Don't Look Back” lead off the collection following an informative introduction by Dr. Jan Howard Brunvand. ....
The book also includes a section of the editor's favorite horror tales, “jump” stories, humorous ghost stories, and a multicultural section entitled “A Terror Tour of our Nation.” An afterword for parents, teachers, and librarians, and a section of notes complete the text. Includes twenty pen-and-ink drawings.
REVIEWS
Kirkus Reviews
"...storytellers of all ages will JUMP! at it."
Topeka Capital-Journal
"Most stories were selected to interfere with the untroubled sleep of listeners from all walks of life."
Booklist
"Related in the abbreviated style typical of urban legends, the stories are sure to be popular with junior high kids, who will be eager to share their own versions of the horrors."
Lake Charles American Press
"Anyone who likes a good, scary story should find the Scary Story Reader a real goldmine."
School Library Journal
"A must for Halloween planning."
The Book Report: the Journal for Jr&Sr HS Librarians
"This reader is sure to be a slumber-party favorite. Highly recommended."
