Published by First Second

Summary:  Ms. Nomed has her students come up one by one to share a scary story with the rest of the class.  Each tale is illustrated with various shades of a single color to help differentiate one from the other.  Humorous commentary from the other kids at the end of each one lightens the mood a bit before plunging back into another creepy world where things are not always what they seem and monsters, ghosts, and zombies are real.  The final story turns out to be true, and the class has to join forces when Ms. Nomed reveals her true self.  368 pages; grades 4-7.

Pros:  A graphic novel scary story collection?  Someone has a finger on the pulse of elementary students!  Plan on buying multiple copies for the library, as this is sure to be a huge hit.  The artwork is excellent, and the stories are genuinely creepy.

Cons:  As always with scary stories for elementary kids, be aware that these may be disturbing for some readers.