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BookHuddle with Readgab

37: Scary Books Get Kids Interested in Reading - Wendy Parris Middle Grade Author Interview

23 May 2025

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Summer is the perfect time to read scary stories! Wendy's middle grade spooky story, Stage Fright, is such a great book for older kids and adults alike. Find it anywhere books are sold, including Walmart, as it is one of their Summer Reading 2025 Book Picks this year. Check out this video next for more great books to read https://youtu.be/rLeZPIxylLw?si=wklo_h8O3Sb-cWnGFind middle grade author Wendy Parrishttps://www.wendyparris.com/Instagram, Bluesky, Threads: wendyparrisauthor#middlegradebooks #spookystories #authorinterview Stage Fright by Wendy Parris https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Fright-Wendy-Parris/dp/0593807995/Field of Screams by Wendy Parris https://www.amazon.com/Field-Screams-Wendy-Parris/dp/0593570006/It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell https://www.amazon.com/Came-Trees-Ally-Russell/dp/0593646975/Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt https://www.amazon.com/Tuck-Everlasting-Natalie-Babbit/dp/0312369816/Chapters00:00 meet middle grade author Wendy Parris06:26 Why do people like to be scared?07:35 What is Stage Fright by Wendy Parris about?10:16 Do you think it is important to face fears?12:26 Fear of change during preteen and teenage years15:28 How does moving affect kids?17:53 Creating Wendy’s amazing dual meaning titles22:37 Stage Fright chosen by Walmart for 2025 summer reads books24:51 Wendy’s book recommendation

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