1-2-3 Scream!

1-2-3 Scream!

by R. U. Ginns

Narrated by Kathleen McInerney, R. U. Ginns

Unabridged — 3 hours, 25 minutes

1-2-3 Scream!

1-2-3 Scream!

by R. U. Ginns

Narrated by Kathleen McInerney, R. U. Ginns

Unabridged — 3 hours, 25 minutes

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Overview

Get ready to scream with this collection of hillarifying-hilariously terrifying-tales, perfect for scary story lovers who are looking for a side of humor to go with their helpings of horror.

Stop!

Unless you want to be scared, do NOT read this book. 

These tales of terror are so horrible, so alarming, they had to be bound up between these pages forever!

You'll discover The Boogerman, an oozing horror that lurks in mirrors. You'll read about Instagrave, a popular new app that tells kids how they are going to die. In Epizeuxis, you'll learn what happens if you speak the name of a-wait. We've said too much already. The things between these covers are too dangerous to ever be let out. That's why we're warning you: stay away from this book, or else!

Of course, if you are reckless enough to open this book, then be sure to read these stories in a safe, indoor space, far from the beady, prying eyes of any birds*.

Now, on the count of three: 1¿2¿3¿SCREAM!

*Is that a crow, a magpie, or an indigo bunting behind you? Be careful. Birds will do anything to keep people from discovering the secrets of this book!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

…delightfully deranged.” –Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

2022-06-22
Tales short and creepy.

In the delightfully deranged introduction, author Ginns shares his writing process: “I usually use my index finger. I raise it high above my head and bring it down, with three or four quick taps in a row. Then I stop and I look around. It’s important to know if anyone, or anything, is watching.” He’s especially concerned about librarians and birds. This sets the tone well for the entries to come, each of which involves some unusual twist of the imagination. Like any collection of stories, readers will find different ones appealing. Some use gross-out humor, others focus on interpersonal conflict, and the opening story is a meditation on social media and fate. A particularly clever one follows a student who forges a permission slip in order to sneak on to a field trip full of troublemakers who are doomed to be replaced by well-behaved replicas. There are also plenty of spooky creatures, an evil bobblehead, and an encyclopedia entry about birds and the dangers they pose. Most pages feature lively black-and-white art by Espila that, combined with character names, indicates some racial diversity. A good pick for kids who want something that leans to the funny side of creepy without requiring sustained attention.

Strange fun. (Horror. 8-12)

Product Details

BN ID: 2940178854853
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 09/20/2022
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years
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