Enter the world of Samantha Carver, an ordinary kid who loves amusement parks, the smell of popcorn and the joyful terror of a heart-pounding ride. Sam's got a ticket in her pocket for a very special ride. Soon Sam, along with a boy named Andy, will be screaming for their lives. Scary Tales are books packed with spine-tingling illustrations and stories that will chill your blood. Come on in . . . if you dare

James Preller is an extremely experienced author of mystery-horror stories for children. He lives in New York with his wife, three kids, two cats and a golden labradoodle named Daisy.

Iacopo Bruno is a graphic artist and illustrator who lives in Italy.