Thereâ s really something to be said for horror books that arenâ t too scary, as they can act as a good entry point for younger readers or give more room for thoughtful themes to be ...

The King of Horror, Stephen King ... on his childhood plays a part in his own work (via The Horn Book). Black River Orchard ...

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