Dare to Be Scared

by Robert D. San Souci Illustrated by David Ouimet

In this creepy collection, San Souci draws on myths, legends, and folk tales to create 13 completely new stories, all featuring boys and girls from 8–12 as leading characters.

Dare to Be Scared weaves suspense, drama, and psychological power into eerie, evocative stories, including ghost tales, fantasy, and science fiction, that will spur young imaginations.

"One always expects impeccable scholarship and a fluid storytelling style when reading a San Souci adaptation."— The Horn Book Magazine

Ages: 8, 9, 10
Interest Level: Grades 3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent: 5.2
Lexile Measure: 850L
DRA: 40
Guided Reading: S
Publisher: Cricket Books
Number of Pages: 159
Genre: Fables, Folk Tales and Myths, Horror and Supernatural, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Songs and Lyrics