The Boy Who Was It and Other Scary Tales cover

The Boy Who Was It and Other Scary Tales

Author: Dahl, Michael

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.7
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 6090
Points per Word 0.000164
Page Count 61
Points per Page 0.016393

Description

A game of It turns monstrous one night in a forested village, where kids who are It for too long transform into something terrifying. When little Mateo goes missing after being It, the kids begin to worry who the next victim will be.

Quick Summary

A spooky twist on the classic game of tag turns terrifying when kids who stay "It" too long transform into something monstrous in a shadowy forest village. The story pulls young readers in with a missing friend, creeping dread, and the pulse-pounding question of who will be next to change. If your kid loves slightly scary reads like "The Haunted Tower" from the Silver Haired collection or enjoyshumor mixed with chills, they'll be totally hooked on this tale. Ideal for kids in grades 1 through 3 who want a quick, creepy read that gives them goosebumps without being too intense.