It wuznt banned. I have seen it in the library of every school that i have been to.
While the previous person may have seen Scary Stories in their local library, others may not be able to. Depending upon the library and district, this book is often pulled from circulation because it is seen as too scary or as one complaint in Michigan stated "too disgusting" for children to read.
To find out why the book Scary Stories is no longer available, you need to politely ask the librarian. She/he may be able to tell you why. Remember, the librarian was not responsible for this so be polite. But it is likely because the district school board had to because of complaints.
Liviona Schools, Michigan.... banned for scaring a bunch of first graders... etc etc check ala.org for more
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Alvin Schwartz wrote scary stories because he felt that writing scary stories would build tension and suspense, so the reader would continue to read his books, and it was creepy looking on the front so that kids who hadn't read it yet would be drawn in by the spooky cover.
"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.
Alvin Schwartz's books "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" were challenged in various school and library settings across the United States due to the graphic nature of the stories and the illustrations. Some challenges cited concerns about violence and inappropriate content for children.
"Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by Alvin Schwartz has faced bans and challenges primarily due to its graphic content, themes of horror, and depictions of violence. Critics argue that the stories could be too frightening for children and may promote inappropriate behavior or fears. Additionally, some parents and educators have expressed concerns about the book's portrayal of death and the supernatural. Despite the controversies, it remains a beloved classic for many young readers.
"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.
I know there is 3. I read all of them. One with a clown head, i think one with a house, and one with a witch. Not sure about the covers, but I'm positive there are three books to the series.
You're possibly thinking of the "Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark" by Alvin Schwartz.
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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.
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.