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Looking for a spine-tingling read to keep your young horror lover up just a little past bedtime? Creepy Campfire Stories: Frights to Tell at Night by Anastasia Garcia delivers exactly that—a deliciously eerie collection of tales perfect for flashlight reading under the covers or ghost stories by the fire. With unsettling twists, haunting illustrations, and just the right amount of dread, this anthology is a must-have for kids who love to be scared… just enough.
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Creepy Campfire Stories: Frights to Tell at Night by Anastasia Garcia is a chilling anthology that masterfully blends folklore, urban legends, and the eerie allure of the great outdoors. With 20 spine-tingling tales set against iconic backdrops like the Grand Canyon and Redwood National Park, this collection is designed to haunt readers long after the campfire embers fade.
Garcia’s storytelling shines as she weaves narratives featuring imaginary friends, mysterious snowbound creatures, and strange lights leaving cryptic messages in cornfields. Each story brings tension, creepiness, suspense, and even wonder, making it a perfect read for young horror enthusiasts aged 8 to 12. Reading these stories myself, I was definitely creeped out.
Illustrated by Teo Skaffa, the book’s visuals enhance the haunting atmosphere, drawing readers deeper into each tale. The glow-in-the-dark cover adds an extra layer of spookiness, making it a perfect companion for nighttime reading sessions lilke around a campfire.
If your tweens and teens love classic scary story collections, Creepy Campfire Stories offers a fresh take that balances fright and fun, ensuring readers are both entertained and deliciously unsettled. It’s a must-have addition to any young reader’s bookshelf, especially those eager to explore the darker corners of storytelling.
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ANASTASIA GARCIA is a Mexican-American writer of horror and speculative fiction. Her short fiction appears in online publications, podcasts, and print anthologies from Flame Tree Press and Hex Publishers. In 2022, Anastasia joined the Horror Writers Association and in 2020 Anastasia was awarded the Ladies of Horror Fiction writer’s grant. Originally from Texas, Anastasia is heavily influenced by the local myths and legends. She now lives in New York City.
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