Josh 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 work has appeared in
Cricket, Dialogue, Juxtapose, and other literary magazines. He
lives in Idaho with his family. Visit him online at
www.joshallenwriter.com
Sarah J. Coleman was an early pioneer of hand lettering and has
illustrated covers for many renowned books, including the 50th
anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird and Newbery
Honor-winner Wolf Hollow. Her design clients range from Coca Cola
and Starbucks to The New York Times. She lives in the UK. Visit her
online at www.inkymole.com
"Josh Allen sets 13 creepy tales in a realm even redder in
tooth and claw than the wilderness: middle school. Short and sharp,
the stories in 'Out to Get You' mingle the ordinary with the
supernatural in a way that will spook and gratify readers . .
. Sarah J. Coleman’s illustrations add a touch of freakiness
to quick-reading tales of 'weirdness and woe.'"—The Wall Street
Journal
"Is normal the real myth in this wondrously eerie world? . . .
Tasty, bite-sized bizarreness for brave preteens."—Kirkus
Reviews
★ "A top-notch thrill-ride of creepy, crunchy horror. This
collection belongs on every young horror shelf."—School Library
Journal, Starred Review
★ "This haunting anthology will plunge young horror enthusiasts
into their darkest dreams . . . Allen expertly weaves intricate,
relatable details from the tween experience with elements of the
supernatural to present readers with a baker's dozen of chilling
tales" —Booklist, Starred Review
"Allen offers up thirteen tales of kids either meeting or escaping
their supernaturally designed dooms in a collection ripe for
sharing around the campfire or at a sleepover. The most effective
tales blend the direct storytelling style of a good folktale with
just the right amount of dark humor . . . Grab this and a
flashlight, and call up your spookiest voice for a Halloween read
aloud."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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