{"product_id":"once-they-see-you-isbn-9780823464012","title":"Once They See You","description":"\u003cb\u003eThere’s no escaping these deliciously creepy tales of everyday horror, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eScary Stories to Tell in the Dark.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you open this book, you’re doomed . . . Cursed to stay up late, savoring every line of these terrifying stories. Go ahead and try to resist. The Night Things won’t let you get far.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster storyteller Josh Allen, hailed as the “heir-apparent to Alvin Schwartz,” brings thirteen nightmare scenarios to life in this page-turning collection. From a shiny abandoned bike, to an innocent classroom icebreaker, to a piano recital that requires unusual sacrifices, there’s no end to the shocking twists on everyday reality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Allen’s wondrous world, which looks an awful like our own, danger waits behind every doorway . . . even in the most ordinary places. Kids eager for age-appropriate horror will relish every thrill and chill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEerie illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah Coleman accompany the stories, packaged in a stunning hardcover edition complete with a \u003cb\u003eglow-in-the-dark jacket\u003c\/b\u003e. Readers will sleep with one eye open!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't miss the author and illustrator's other creepy collections: \u003ci\u003eOut to Get You \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOnly If You Dare.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed to the Maine Student Book Award Reading List\u003c\/b\u003e\"Dark fates and creepy buildups will appeal strongly to young readers who love to indulge their fears, and the stories are compelling enough to be read in one or two sittings. Fans of Schwartz’s \u003ci\u003eScary Stories to Tell in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e will have a great time reading this collection—although, maybe, a hard time falling asleep.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Appropriately dark and creepy, from a scatter of blood-smeared pages of music to a class picture of sixth-grade zombies. Best read in daylight.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Allen and Coleman’s latest set of horror shorts for middle-grade readers once more strikes the perfect balance for its intended audience—frightening but never overly disturbing.. . . Superbly scary.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJosh Allen checks under his bed before switching off the light each night. During the day, he teaches creative writing and literature at Brigham Young University-Idaho. His debut book for young readers, \u003ci\u003eOut to Get You\u003c\/i\u003e, received two starred reviews and was a Junior Library Guild selection. He lives in Idaho with his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah Coleman was an early pioneer of hand lettering and has illustrated covers for many renowned books, including the 50th anniversary edition of \u003ci\u003eTo Kill a Mockingbird \u003c\/i\u003eand Newbery Honor-winner \u003ci\u003eWolf Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e. Her design clients range from Coca Cola and Starbucks to the\u003ci\u003e New York Times.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives in the UK.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233450209509,"sku":"NP9780823464012","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823464012.jpg?v=1767734145","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/once-they-see-you-isbn-9780823464012","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}