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Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek!
Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek
Who is in the monster costume? Is there something strange about Sara's new doll? Where did that shaggy dog come from? This Level 3 reader has three spooky stories that will make you laugh--and shriek!
48 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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Jane O'Connor
280 books354 followersSince the publication of Fancy Nancy, Jane O'Connor's closet now boasts so many boas, tiaras, and sparkly ensembles that sometimes friends do not recognize her on the street. She still resides (that's a fancy word for lives) in New York City with her family and their canine companion, Arrow. --from the publisher's website
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December 24, 2013
A book my 6 yr old loved, a little old for my preschoolers. A solid reading level 2 book, this reader has a good amount of advanced vocabulary words, but not so long that it discourages a new reader. Used it for his read out loud book, which was perfect. It took about 15 mins for him to read and had just enough new vocabulary words to make it challenging. Also, it was a fun and interesting story he could get into. He liked it so much, he asked for more by this author. Great reading book!
September 2, 2011
surprisingly clever plot twists
December 27, 2018
read in italian
October 27, 2025
This is a very cute book. The pictures are adorable. I believe this is a level 2 📖 reading.
December 19, 2016
Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek is a collection of three very short stories about scary Halloween happenings.
The first story, "Halloween", begins with Ted, dressed as a karate guy and waiting for his friend, Danny. Someone comes down the street in a monster costume. Is it Danny? Ted assumes so. On they go to the Halloween party, where Danny and Ted bob for apples and eat pizza. Danny even wins a prize for his costume. The next day, though, Ted finds out that Danny never went to the party because he was home sick in bed!
In "Living Doll", Sara Beth, who is spoiled and always gets her way, sees a doll in a shop window. The baby doll is meant to be sold as a set along with its mother, but Sara Beth insists on having just the baby doll. When she gets it home, though, it won't stop crying for its mother, which terrifies her and keeps her up all night.
And finally, in the "Shaggy Dog", the Green family moves into their new home. To their surprise, they find a black shaggy dog waiting for them inside the new house. He seems to be focused on a photo hanging on the wall of a boy playing fetch with another dog. They put the dog in the garage, with the plan to find his owner the next day. The dog barks all night, wanting to be let back in, but is gone the next day. The next time they see him he is in the picture with the dog and other boy.
While none of these stories is truly terrifying, they give just enough of a chill to spook young kids. They won't be likely to cause nightmares - especially that last one which is more confusing than scary, but they get into the spirit of spooky stories nonetheless, and would make great classroom read-alouds for Halloween or other spooky celebrations. The illustrations contribute to the gentle nature of the book, too, remaining warm and cozy even in the darkest parts of the stories. The night sky is drawn mainly in purples and blues, and even the monster and the creepy doll look approachable and non-threatening.
Add this to your Halloween reading list, especially if you're planning to share spooky stories with kids between the ages of 4 and 7.
The first story, "Halloween", begins with Ted, dressed as a karate guy and waiting for his friend, Danny. Someone comes down the street in a monster costume. Is it Danny? Ted assumes so. On they go to the Halloween party, where Danny and Ted bob for apples and eat pizza. Danny even wins a prize for his costume. The next day, though, Ted finds out that Danny never went to the party because he was home sick in bed!
In "Living Doll", Sara Beth, who is spoiled and always gets her way, sees a doll in a shop window. The baby doll is meant to be sold as a set along with its mother, but Sara Beth insists on having just the baby doll. When she gets it home, though, it won't stop crying for its mother, which terrifies her and keeps her up all night.
And finally, in the "Shaggy Dog", the Green family moves into their new home. To their surprise, they find a black shaggy dog waiting for them inside the new house. He seems to be focused on a photo hanging on the wall of a boy playing fetch with another dog. They put the dog in the garage, with the plan to find his owner the next day. The dog barks all night, wanting to be let back in, but is gone the next day. The next time they see him he is in the picture with the dog and other boy.
While none of these stories is truly terrifying, they give just enough of a chill to spook young kids. They won't be likely to cause nightmares - especially that last one which is more confusing than scary, but they get into the spirit of spooky stories nonetheless, and would make great classroom read-alouds for Halloween or other spooky celebrations. The illustrations contribute to the gentle nature of the book, too, remaining warm and cozy even in the darkest parts of the stories. The night sky is drawn mainly in purples and blues, and even the monster and the creepy doll look approachable and non-threatening.
Add this to your Halloween reading list, especially if you're planning to share spooky stories with kids between the ages of 4 and 7.
January 21, 2011
Just right for new readers who want some scary stories to enjoy!
December 30, 2011
My son said this was not too scary, but the stories are a little strange.
The first of the three stories is Halloween related.
The first of the three stories is Halloween related.
August 18, 2012
This is a fun beginner's book for an introduction to something scary. Nothing too over the top.
June 28, 2016
Grade: K-2
Not-so-spooky stories that get into the spirit of Halloween without being too scary. Smaller print, repeating words, more complex sentence structure.
Not-so-spooky stories that get into the spirit of Halloween without being too scary. Smaller print, repeating words, more complex sentence structure.
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October 5, 2017Kids wrestle with spooky situations in three short, slightly scary stories about Halloween nights, a possessed doll, and a haunted photograph.
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