31 Days of Spooky is a collection of fun short stories for middle school aged teens. I did enjoy reading them! Each spooky story was short and fun!

I think this is a fun little book for those looking for a little spook. As someone who’s willing to dive head first into horror, I found myself wanting more from some of the stories, but many others left me satisfied and encouraged me to continue so I could get my next chilling dose.

In a similar way, I felt that some of the stories in intensity. For example, one may feature the ghost of an old family dog and the next a murderous girlfriend.

Thank you for the ARC Harper Celebrate!

I love spooky stories, heck I live in spooky central USA. 31 Days of Spooky was such a fun read! I really enjoyed every story, it did not feel repetitive, The illustrations were absolutely gorgeous, and both the illustrations and stories kinda gave me goosbumps in short form vibes. I will definetly be recommending this to people who are looking for some quick basically tales from the crypt type of book,

I liked several of the stories, but some of them felt confusing or the endings were not satisfactory. I would lean towards recommending this to a teen or tween, but there are some adult topics, such as alcoholism.

31 Days of Spooky is a collection of short spooky stories. A ghostly encounter with a pinball machine, a vengeful ballerina ghost, and a heist turned frightful are just a few of the stories. The novel is suggested for teens and YA, personally I feel the stories are mostly featuring older adults which may not be relatable to most in this demographic. I really enjoyed the pictures included in each story, I found them very nostalgic and reminiscent of Nancy Drew cover art. The pictures added a great touch to the story, I did find some of the stories to be creepy which kept me reading especially "Beware The Reaper", "The Closed Carousel" and "Late Checkout". I would recommend this book for someone who wants a fun fast Fall read. Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Celebrate for the digital ARC, all opinions are my own.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Celebrate for gifting me a digital ARC of this collection of short spooky stories. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 3.5 stars!

Definitely geared toward the younger set and I thought the idea was cute to read one per day going into Halloween. It wasn't a graphic novel as I was expecting, but the illustrations were nice and creepy and added to the stories.

I did think it was odd that there was no author listed? AI?

I love autumn and the spooky season. However, I get scared easily and I dont like horror.
This book was perfect for me. It had enough creepy and scary stories. Some stories were spookier than others. Each story had an equally creepy drawing - I liked this detail.
To me, it was a nostalgic moment. When I was a teenager, my friends would go to the dark side of the gym and tell scary stories, exactly like the ones in this book.
I recommend this book for a younger audience, but also for people who want to read a bit of spooky stories for the spooky season, but are not looking for horror stories. It is a perfect book for the countdown to Halloween, a story a day.
Thank you, Harper Celebrate and NetGalley, for the ARC.
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If you're a fan or have ever read and enjoyed the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" books growing up, this book might be for you. While it's marketed toward teens and adults, the stories seem more suited for late elementary or junior high-aged kids. Most of the stories weren't truly scary but more creepy than anything. However, some did have me on edge and would make great campfire tales. Each story included beautiful artwork that showcased one of the scenes from the story, which added an extra spooky element. Overall, this is a well-written and fun collection of spooky short stories to kick off the spooky season.

These stories felt like they were made for a younger audience than Teens & YA. They were simple and short but not scary or eerie. I was thinking this was going to be something like Scary Stories to tell in the Dark but it fell short. I was even disappointed because a lot of them felt like they ended abruptly. The illustrations were a nice touch, they added something good to this book.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

31 days of spooky by Harper celebrate is something I wish I would’ve had when my kids were little it’s exactly what it says in the title 31 spooky stories that you to read starting 1 October. Although I started it in July I found it no less entertaining And although I believe it is a book for children I still really enjoyed every trope in the horror genre from haunted hotels, haunted ship’s, scary woods monsters and on and on. It is not extremely scary it’s very appropriate for those in elementary school and I am just happy I had a child to share it with. my favorite story was the haunted carousel because there’s something spooky about a closed amusement park that refuses to close down. The stories are short but very entertaining and ones I do believe children will find delightful. #NetGalley, #HarperCelebrate, #NetGalleySummerCamp, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #31DaysOfSpooky,

These are short stories that could be read alone with a flashlight or aloud in a group setting. Since the stories are pretty simplistic, while labeled YA I would recommend them for early middle school.

I will admit the illustrations enhanced the spooky factor and a talented narrator could really bring these stories to life.

These are not really scary but do have spooky factor – again making them great for older elementary/young middle school age.

Parents taking kids to camp or with youngsters 9-12 would be interested in this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Celebrate Publishing for this digital advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review!

Definitely a good spooky season starter book for a pre-teen. Some of the stories, although different characters and settings, seem replayed. Overall, a quick read that held by attention throughout.

Spooky stories aren't my thing, but with summer winding down, this seemed like a good choice.

The illustrations are the spookiest thing about the book. The stories read like flash fiction, with gaps left for the reader to fill. It would make a great read aloud for a parent introducing scary stories to their preteen.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Celebrate.

This collection of 31 spooky stories is perfect for middle schools or adults that enjoy reading a quick PG-13 spooky story. Each story is different some are better than others. Some are creepier than others. This is a great book to read during spooky season. One of my favorites is The Night Nurse. You hear about haunted hospitals all the time so this one isn’t too far out of the imagination but still very creepy to think about.

This reminded of Halloweens past when I would read other spooky stories. You can never go wrong when it comes to a curation of ghoulish tales. If you love things that go bump in the night this book is for you.

Thank you to Harper Celebrate and NetGalley for the eGalley to review!

I'll admit, some of these were just trying too hard to be effective and others were just plain strange, but that's the problem with short story form: you have to fit all of your story into a very small frame. So, prepare to suspend your disbelief while reading these. That said, there were plenty more that I enjoyed than did not and I totally got a Goosebumps/Fear Street/Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark vibe, so if you love those stories, this is right up your alley. And surprisingly, many were quite wholesome!

I really love that it's set up so you can read one story per day in October, leading up to Halloween. It's also perfect for campfire and sleepover recitals. I'd totally add this one to the arsenal of anthologies needed for a good short tale to either freak people out or endear them more to the spooky season.

31 Days of Spooky is a collection of 31 spooky short stories. Each one with a new premise and new characters.

I imagine it would be an amazing read for pre-teens who want a daily dose of scary leading up to Halloween. It would make the anticipation for the holiday just that much more special. Additionally, each story has a beautiful and fitting illustration.

The individual stories aren't too scary, which is to be expected from a middle-grade book. However, the thing that annoyed me a bit was that a good amount of the stories were quite predictable. Some of them also felt a bit repetitive.

A big thank you to NetGalley as well as Harper Celebrate, for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.

Beautiful illustrations throughout the book. I felt the stories were not developed enough but enjoyable enough to read for a spooky vibe.

This one really just wasn't for me. I enjoyed the illustrations, and I think the idea is cute, but the stories fell sort of flat for me. I think they were just SO short that it was hard to feel invested or creeped out by any of it.

At least on NetGalley, this is presented as a Teen and Adult book, but I think it would fit better as Middle Grade maybe! I could see a parent reading this each night in October with their Halloween-loving kiddo and having a grand time.

It needs to be noted that, unless I missed it, there are no authors and I don't think any illustrators listed anywhere in this book. Obviously, this is concerning for several reasons (it's definitely impacting how I'm feeling about the book as a whole) so do with that information what you will!

This was my Camp NetGalley pick, so thanks to NetGalley and Harper Celebrate for sharing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you NetGallery and the publishers for this ARC.

31 Days of Spooky by Harper Celebrate is a super quick read perfect if you’re just trying to pass some time or want a little something festive to flip through during October. The format is fun, offering one short spooky themed prompt, activity, or tidbit for each day leading up to Halloween. It definitely leans into the cozy side of spooky.

That said, it wasn’t really creepy at all. The stories and ideas feel more suited for a younger audience think elementary school kids or families looking for gentle Halloween fun. As an adult reader, I found myself wishing for a bit more bite. It felt more like Halloween lite than anything haunting.

Some entries were cute or nostalgic, and I could see this working well as a classroom or family countdown. But if you’re a seasoned horror lover or even just looking for a light chill up your spine, this might not deliver what you’re hoping for.

Overall, it’s not bad it’s just not scary. Think pumpkin spice vibes over full on fright night. 🎃