HIDE AND DON’T SEEk
And Other Very Scary Stories
by Anica Mrose Rissi * Illustrated by Carolina Godina
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If you’re feeling brave, turn the page.
A game of hide-and-seek goes on far too long...
A look-alike doll makes itself right at home…
A school talent show act leaves the audience aghast…
And a summer at camp takes a turn for the braaaains…
This collection of all-new spooky stories is sure to keep readers up past their bedtimes, laughing, gasping, and looking over their shoulders to see what goes bump in the night.
“Twenty different entries, with atmospheric illustrations, create new yet classic-feeling tales....Ideal for any younger reader looking for bite-sized horror.” —Kirkus Reviews
★ “When it comes to scary stories, this title delivers. Young readers will find…all the makings of a modern-day classic….Like Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this title shows promise of being read and retold again and again by this generation’s thrill-seekers.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Rissi puts an enjoyable spin on mundane and traditionally pleasurable childhood experiences, while occasional art by Godina maintains the eerie atmosphere….The sheer variety of creepy concepts, unsettling moments interspersed with humor, and gotcha twists will appeal to younger middle grade readers who are ready for a gateway into horror fiction—and a book to read around the campfire.” —Publishers Weekly
“Rissi’s short-story horror collection holds an entertaining mix of writing styles and types of frights, from mildly unsettling to cautionary to alarming….This is a strong choice for both horror fiends and those just wanting to dip their toes into scarier waters.” —Booklist
“It has all of the look-alike dolls, creepy summer camps and spooky tales a young horror fan could want.” —Good Housekeeping
“Spooky and fun.” —The Week Junior
“Hide and Don’t Seek is a Halloween goody bag full of treats—and not a few tricks—that will appeal to any young reader with an appetite for thrills ‘n chills.” —Portland Press Herald
A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
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Recommended for ages 8 and up
Once upon a time, it was a dark and stormy night.
Trees rattled their branches like skeletons shake their bones.
Raindrops pounded the windows like they wanted to get inside.
The wind howled and moaned, as if someone had stepped on its toe.
Sophia ignored all this. She wasn’t listening to the storm outside. She was too busy reading her book.
—From Hide and Don’t Seek
Hardcover ISBN: 9780063026957 Paperback ISBN: 9780063026964 ebook ISBN: 9780063026971 Audiobook ISBN: 9780063026988
Published on August 3, 2021 by Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Cover illustration by Carolina Godina * Cover design by David DeWitt
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