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There’s a Nightmare in My Closet

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Fiction Fantasy Classics Horror Mystery & Thriller

by Mercer Mayer

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4.22 (13.4K ratings)
calendar_today 1968
description 32 pages

There's a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 13.4K reader ratings. First published in 1968. The book spans 32 pages.

About There's a Nightmare in My Closet

"Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy."-School Library Journal

Detail Value
Author Mercer Mayer
Published 1968
Pages 32
Genres Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.22 / 5.00
Total Ratings 13,413

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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13.4K ratings
With a rating of 4.22, There's a Nightmare in My Closet is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.22
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3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is There's a Nightmare in My Closet?

There's a Nightmare in My Closet is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is There's a Nightmare in My Closet worth reading?

Based on 13.4K reader ratings, There's a Nightmare in My Closet has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is There's a Nightmare in My Closet?

There's a Nightmare in My Closet has 32 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote There's a Nightmare in My Closet?

There's a Nightmare in My Closet was written by Mercer Mayer. It was first published in 1968.

What is the ISBN for There's a Nightmare in My Closet?

The ISBN-13 for There's a Nightmare in My Closet is 9780140547120.0.

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