title: The August House Book of Scary Stories: Spooky Tales for Telling Out Loud
author: Liz Smith Parkhurst
description: Grade 4&ndash;8&mdash;Each of these 20 chilling tales is meant to be told out loud and includes author notes about how to maximize the spooky effect. Middle schoolers will relish reading and sharing these tales, hoping to creep each other out. While some of the stories are spookier than others, this is still a worthwhile addition for fans of Alvin Schwartz's <I>Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark</I> (HarperCollins, 1986) and Robert D. San Souci's <I>Short and Shivery</I> (Random, 2001). The book also deserves a place in professional storytelling collections.&mdash;<I>Esther Keller, I.S. 278, Marine Park, NY</I> <BR>Copyright &copy; Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
zlib_text: > > PRAISE FOR THE NIGHTMARE ROOM
  
  “Sorensen has a knack for cliffhangers that make you want to start reading the
  next chapter immediately.”
  
   _—Frank Errington, Cemetery Dance Online_
  
  “…a perfectly paced, well-plotted, and compelling haunted house tale filled
  with oppressive atmosphere, sympathetic and detailed characters, and only a
  touch of gore.”
  
   _—Becky Spratford, Library Journal_
  
  “Chilling and forceful, Sorensen's story of family, emotional pain, and
  suspense will maintain listeners' rapt attention.”
  
   _—AudioFile Magazine_
  
  “ _The Nightmare Room_ is one creepy little gem…I highly recommend this
  fantastic 5 star read!”
  
  — _Horror Maiden’s Book Reviews_
  
  “…a really well written haunted house story that's easy to follow and scary
  enough to leave the light on or read during the day. I loved it! This is a
  must have for your horror collection!”
  
   _—Mother Horror_
  
  “ _The Nightmare Room_ is one of the best debuts I’ve ever read. It’s one of
  the best haunted house stories I’ve ever 