Category Archives: Fright Fest

Review: In A Dark, Dark Room by Alvin Schwartz

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (October 2, 1985) ISBN-10: 0064440907 Source: Library copy I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention this collection of stories, also retold by Alvin Schwartz, who I consider the king of scary … Continue reading →

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Nominate Your Favorite Thrills & Chills

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jenn

I’ve seen dozens of lists for top horror & thriller books and movies, but never really know how much I should trust them.  So, I’ve decided to come up with my own unscientific survey! Ok, and I admit..I have a … Continue reading →

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Review: Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Sandpiper; Reissue edition (April 21, 2008) ISBN-10: 0547028644 Source: Personal copy When twelve-year-old Molly  and her brother, Michael, are forced to move out to the country with their mother, step-father, & step-sister, … Continue reading →

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Review: A Vampire is Coming to Dinner by Pamela Jane

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 16 pages Publisher: Price Stern Sloan; Pop edition (August 12, 2010) ISBN-10: 0843199644 Source: Author A little boy learns a vampire is coming to dinner; this book gives him the rules which should be followed … Continue reading →

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Halloween Picks for Children from Stiletto Storytime!

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Jenn

Today I’m excited to welcome Courtney from Stiletto Storytime to guest post today.  Courtney is a twenty something children’s librarian who loves reading justin about anything and anything she can get her hands on.  Courtney has recommended a whole host … Continue reading →

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Review: Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones by Alvin Schwartz

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jenn

  Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (September 13, 1991) ISBN-10: 0060217944 Source: Personal copy Scary Stories 3 wraps up the Scary Stories trilogy.  Like the others, it contains a collection of scary folklores/legends collected … Continue reading →

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The Big Fright Fest Kick Off!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jenn

  It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for-October 1,  the official start of Fright Fest! I’ve planned quite the spooktacular month, full of giveaways, guest posts, & reviews.  To make things easy for all involved, I’m going to cover … Continue reading →

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Review: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (August 24, 2010) ISBN-10: 0060835214 Source: Personal copy Yesterday, I reviewed Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a collection of folklore collected by Alvin Schwartz. More Scary Stories to Tell … Continue reading →

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Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Jenn

In honor of Banned Books Week, I decided to post this review of Scary Stories 3 earlier than I had planned. Why, you may ask?  Well, this series of books is on the list of most frequently challenged books between … Continue reading →

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Sign Up Now! Halloween Fright Fest!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jenn

   I’ve mentioned my Halloween Fright Fest a few times here on the blog.  Although it’s not taking place until October, it never hurts to start planning early! I’ve put together quite a list of horror/thriller/Halloween themed books & movies … Continue reading →

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