"The Scary Book" by Joanna Cole and Stephanie Calmenson has some short stories that might work... try "Wait till Martin Comes" or for a funny scare... try "The Viper is Coming". Also, kids seem to like the "Hearse Song" from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz.

Peggy

On Thursday, August 26th 2010, "Janet Dunn" ...@bccls.org">dunn@bccls.org wrote:

Hello all!

I hope everyone survived their summer reading programs! Well, on to another season. I am planning a halloween party for 7-12 year olds and want to read some scary short stories. I plan on turning out the lights and just using a little spotlight/flashlight and a smoke machine. I looking for something spooky and scary without the blood and guts.

Any ideas?

Thanks so much!

Janet Dunn Children's Librarian Westwood Public Library 201-664-0583

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