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"Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" has been banned in some schools and libraries due to its disturbing content, including graphic imagery and themes that may be deemed inappropriate for children. Some parents and educators believe the book is too scary or violent for young readers.
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∙ 11y agoIt is really scary with grotesque horrible images. Do NOT read this book.
It has things implied you do not want to know about.
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∙ 9y agoScary Stories to Tell in the Dark was created in 1981.
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∙ 13y agoAlvin Schwartz
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Why was more scary stories to tell in the dark banned?
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' was a children's book of scary stories. It contained creepy illustrations and was highly entertaining. Unfortunately, it was banned in several schools because one student's grandmother complained that the stories featured murder, death, and cannibalism, among other things.
What is a scary but funny story?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark has funny and scary parts in it.
Where was scary stories to tell in the dark by Alvin schwartz banned?
Liviona Schools, Michigan.... banned for scaring a bunch of first graders... etc etc check ala.org for more
How many pages does Scary Stories - Roff - have?
"Scary Stories" by Alvin Schwartz contains three books: "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," "More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," and "Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones." Each book is around 100-150 pages long.
How many scary stories to tell in the dark are there?
There are three books in the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" series written by Alvin Schwartz: "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" (1981), "More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" (1984), and "Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones" (1991).
What are the release dates for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - 2012 The Walk 1-2?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - 2012 The Walk 1-2 was released on: USA: 30 November 2012
What are the release dates for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - 2012 The Big Toe 1-1?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - 2012 The Big Toe 1-1 was released on: USA: 31 October 2012
What are the release dates for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - 2012 Cold as Clay 1-8?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - 2012 Cold as Clay 1-8 was released on: USA: 31 May 2013
Is spider bite in scary stories to tell in the dark?
I have read all of them. Sadly, I do not think it is. Sorry about that
When was scary stories to tell in the dark by Alvin Schwartz banned?
"Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by Alvin Schwartz has been banned or challenged in multiple locations since its publication in 1981. The most recent bans on the book occurred in 2020 in Tennessee and some school districts in Florida.
What does 'You Tie Doughty Walker' mean?
It is a phrase repeated by a ghost in a story which is part of the compilation Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
What are some really scary stories?
For adults: the short stories of Clive Barker are some of my personal favorites. Try Books of Blood, Volumes 1 and 2.For kids: when I was growing up, my favorite scary stories books were the Scary Stories books by Alvin Schwartz, illustrated by Stephen Gammell. There are three of them, plus the anthology: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones, and The Scary Stories Treasury: Three Books to Chill Your Bones.I also loved the Tales for the Midnight Hour books by J.B. (Judith Bauer) Stamper: Tales for the Midnight Hour, More Tales for the Midnight Hour, Still More Tales for the Midnight Hour, and Even More Tales for the Midnight Hour.
