Beware! (anthology)
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Beware! R. L. Stine Picks His Favorite Scary Stories is an anthology edited by R. L. Stine
. In it, as the title says, are some of Stine's favorite stories, as well as two stories written by Stine himself. Along with the stories are some poems and comic strips. Before each work is a short introduction written by Stine. The works collected in this collection are:
R. L. Stine
Robert Lawrence Stine , known as R. L. Stine, and Jovial Bob Stine, is an American writer. Stine, who is called the "Stephen King of children's literature," is the author of hundreds of horror fiction novels, including the books in the Fear Street, Goosebumps, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, and The...
. In it, as the title says, are some of Stine's favorite stories, as well as two stories written by Stine himself. Along with the stories are some poems and comic strips. Before each work is a short introduction written by Stine. The works collected in this collection are:
- The Black Ferris (by Ray BradburyRay BradburyRay Douglas Bradbury is an American fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer. Best known for his dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 and for the science fiction stories gathered together as The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man , Bradbury is one of the most celebrated among 20th...
) - The Conjure Brother (by Patricia McKissackPatricia McKissackPatricia McKissack is an American children's writer. She is the author of three Dear America books: A Picture of Freedom: The Diary of Clotee, a Slave Girl, Color Me Dark: The Diary of Nellie Lee Love, The Great Migration North, and Look to the Hills: The Diary of Lozette Moreau, a French Slave Girl...
) - My Sister Is a Werewolf (by Jack PrelutskyJack PrelutskyJack Prelutsky is an American writer of children's poetry. He lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife, Carolynn.-Early life:...
) - The Surprise Guest (by R. L. StineR. L. StineRobert Lawrence Stine , known as R. L. Stine, and Jovial Bob Stine, is an American writer. Stine, who is called the "Stephen King of children's literature," is the author of hundreds of horror fiction novels, including the books in the Fear Street, Goosebumps, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, and The...
) - The Judge's House (by Bram StokerBram StokerAbraham "Bram" Stoker was an Irish novelist and short story writer, best known today for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula...
, retold by R. L. Stine) - The Cremation of Sam McGee (by Robert W. ServiceRobert W. ServiceRobert William Service was a poet and writer who has often been called "the Bard of the Yukon".Service is best known for his poems "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee", from his first book, Songs of a Sourdough...
) - The Elevator (by William SleatorWilliam SleatorWilliam Warner Sleator III , known as William Sleator, was an American science fiction author who wrote primarily young adult novels but also wrote for younger readers. His books typically deal with adolescents coming across a peculiar phenomenon related to an element of theoretical science, then...
) - The WitchesThe WitchesThe Witches is a children's book by Roald Dahl, first published in London in 1983 by Jonathan Cape. The book, like many of Dahl's works, is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its content has made the book the frequent target of censors. It appears on the American Library Association list of the 100 Most...
(by Roald DahlRoald DahlRoald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, fighter pilot and screenwriter.Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, he served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent, rising to the rank of Wing Commander...
) - Joe Is Not a Monster (by R. L. Stine) - Someone tells of a boy named Joe who he says isn't a monster. Only, the narrarator is part of Joe.
- Tiger in the Snow (by Daniel Wynn Barber)
- A Sock for Christmas (A Grim Fairy Tale from The Vault of Horror, Volume 4, by Jack KamenJack KamenJack Kamen was an illustrator from Brooklyn, New York. His first professional job was as an assistant to a sculptor working for the Texas Centennial. He studied sculpture with Agop Agopoff and was a student of Harvey Dunn, George Brandt Bridgman and William C. McNulty...
) - The Terrifying Adventures of the Golem (A Jewish Folktale, retold by R. L. Stine)
- Examination DayExamination DayExamination Day is the first segment of the sixth episode from the first season of the television series The Twilight Zone.-Synopsis:...
(by Henry SlesarHenry SlesarHenry Slesar was an American author, playwright, and copywriter. He was also known as O.H. Leslie and Jay Street.-Early life:...
) - Harold (retold by Alvin SchwartzAlvin Schwartz (children's author)Alvin Schwartz was the author of more than fifty books dedicated to and dealing with topics such as folklore and word play, many of which were intended for young readers...
) - The Girl Who Stood On a Grave (retold by Alvin Schwartz)
- A Grave Misunderstanding (by Leon GarfieldLeon GarfieldLeon Garfield was a British writer of fiction. He is best known for his historical novels for children, though he also wrote for adults...
) - Mister Ice Cold (by Gahan WilsonGahan WilsonGahan Wilson is an American author, cartoonist and illustrator known for his cartoons depicting horror-fantasy situations...
) - Haunted (by Shel SilversteinShel SilversteinSheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein , was an American poet, singer-songwriter, musician, composer, cartoonist, screenwriter and author of children's books. He styled himself as Uncle Shelby in his children's books...
) - Blood-Curdling Story (by Shel Silverstein)