In a Dark, Dark Room: And Other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz

In a Dark, Dark Room: And Other Scary Stories

Alvin Schwartz with Dirk Zimmer (Illustrator)

64 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction childrens horror short stories dark fast-paced
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In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for eme...

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Community Reviews Summary of 492 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 43%
lighthearted 39%
funny 30%
tense 13%
adventurous 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 95%
medium 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | N/A: 45%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | N/A: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

4.23

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