Are urban legends just spooky stories--or something more? This hi-lo collection delivers 12 spine-chilling tales inspired by real urban legends--from hook-handed fugitives and haunted clowns to deadly prom dresses and exploding candy. With middle school content at a 4th-grade reading level, each story blends creepy twists, mysterious endings, and fascinating facts that will keep even the most reluctant readers glued until the very last page.The accessible layouts feature self-contained chapters, a table of contents, captions, glossary, index, and extra book and website resources.