Fear (anthology) facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | R. L. Stine, Heather Graham, Suzanne Weyn, Jennifer Allison, Heather Brewer, Peg Kehret, Alane Ferguson, Ryan Brown, F. Paul Wilson, Meg Cabot, Walter Sorrells, James Rollins, Tim Maleeny |
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| Cover artist | Tony Sahara |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror fiction |
| Published | September 1, 2010 |
| Publisher | Dutton Juvenile; Speak |
| Media type | Print (paperback, hardcover, and turtleback) |
| Pages | 306 |
| ISBN | 0-525-42168-8 |
| OCLC | 526057524 |
| LC Class | PZ5 .F32 2010 |
Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror is a 2010 horror anthology edited by R. L. Stine. Thirteen different authors contributed stories to the anthology, including Meg Cabot, Heather Graham, F. Paul Wilson, and Stine himself. Stine began writing the anthology after the International Thriller Writers asked him to write a book with several stories. Critical reception for the short story collection was positive, with one reviewer stating the stories were highly suspenseful, inventive, easy to understand, and fast-paced.
Plot
The beginning of the book starts with an introduction from R. L. Stine. At the end of the book, there is an "About the Authors" section that includes a brief description of the contributors to the anthology along with some of their works.
| Title | Author |
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| Welcome to the Club | R. L. Stine |
| She's Different Tonight | Heather Graham |
| Suckers | Suzanne Weyn |
| The Perfects | Jennifer Allison |
| Shadow Children | Heather Brewer |
| The Poison Ring | Peg Kehret |
| Dragonfly Eyes | Alane Ferguson |
| Jeepers Peepers | Ryan Brown |
| Piney Power | F. Paul Wilson |
| The Night Hunter | Meg Cabot |
| Tuition | Walter Sorrells |
| Tagger | James Rollins |
| Ray Gun | Tim Maleeny |
Background
R. L. Stine started writing the book after he was asked by the professional association International Thriller Writers (ITW) to write a book with several stories. The book was published on September 1, 2010, and is available in three formats: paperback, hardcover, and turtleback. Half the proceeds from book sales go to ITW, whereas the other half goes to Reading is Fundamental (RIF), a non-profit literacy organization. In 2010, RIF hosted a party celebrating the release of the book in New York City.
Jennifer Allison's story, "The Perfects", was partly inspired by an old Victorian house she passed each morning on her way to school. "Ray Gun" was Tim Maleeny's first story for young adults.
