Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Complete 3-Book Hardcover
✓ Product data checked October 23, 2026
This jacketed hardcover gathers the three Scary Stories books retold by Alvin Schwartz: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3. It keeps the original illustrations by Stephen Gammell, the eerie ink drawings many readers remember from childhood. The tales mix folklore, revenge stories and supernatural twists, short enough to read aloud by flashlight. As a gift it works on two levels: a nostalgic keepsake for an adult who grew up with these books, and a first taste of horror for an older child who likes being scared. It is rated 4.8 across more than 18,000 reviews, at around $16.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : An adult who read these books as a kid, or an older child who loves spooky stories
Best occasion : Halloween, a birthday in October, a sleepover
Why it works : It brings back the exact drawings that scared a generation, now in one hardcover that can sit on a shelf instead of three worn paperbacks.
Avoid if : The reader is a young or easily frightened child: Gammell's art is famously unsettling.
For
Friend, Teen Boys, Teen Girls, Him, Her
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
Which books are included?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones.
Does it use the original illustrations?
Yes, the listing says it features the classic artwork by Stephen Gammell.
Is it a hardcover?
Yes, it is a jacketed hardcover edition collecting all three books in one volume.
What age is it for?
The listing files it under children's books and calls it a set for kids and adults, but it gives no exact minimum age.
