Books like Young Monsters by Isaac Asimov
Young Monsters is a children’s anthology edited by Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg, and Charles G. Waugh. The collection gathers a range of short horror stories that imagine kids as monsters, creatures, and other unsettling beings. From Ray Bradbury’s “Homecoming” to Stephen King’s “One for the Road,” the volume presents a blend of sympathy and terror that appeals to a juvenile audience.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Isaac Asimov
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