Only If You Dare

"With the help of Sarah J. Coleman’s macabre black-ink illustrations, Mr. Allen gets the balance just right for children ages 9-12 with stories that are scary but not scarring."—Wall Street Journal ★ "Allen has cemented himself as the heir-apparent of ­Alvin Schwartz; this is the new quick pick for patrons who want more after reading all the classic ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.’. . .A chilling anthology of memorable scares that will leave even the biggest ­horror buffs sleeping with the light on."—School Library Journal, Starred Review "Thirteen illustrated short stories range from eerie to totally terrifying. Each tale stands completely alone, but a strong sense of foreboding, unease, and utterly chilling twists runs through the collection. . . . intrepid tweens and teens who enjoy a thrill will be thoroughly sucked in."—The Horn Book "Twisty, terrifying, and oh-so fun! Just when you think you’re safe, Josh Allen brings on the scares. From monstrous microwaves to carnivorous pillows, you’ll never look at life the same way again."—Kim Ventrella, author of The Secret Life of Sam "Horror fans will enjoy this spine-tingling selection. . . ."—Publishers Weekly "This delightfully dark and spine-tingling anthology will keep young readers and horror lovers on the edge of their seats."—Booklist "An excellent offering for young people looking for real scares that don’t condescend to them or pander to adult anxieties about what might be ‘too scary.’ This book will fly off the shelves."—Kirkus Reviews