Books like A dark, dark tale

A dark, dark tale by Ruth Brown reads as spooky, suspenseful. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Jumanji

Chris Van Allsburg · 1981

Same ya feel

53% genome match

The Wolves in the Walls

Neil Gaiman

Both explore fear

66% genome match

Outside over there

Maurice Sendak · 1981

Both explore fear

50% genome match

Lost Lake

Allen Say · 1989

Both explore discovery

63% genome match

Gilberto and the Wind

Marie Hall Ets · 1963

Both explore discovery

61% genome match

The Gruffalo's Child

Julia Donaldson · 2004

Both explore fear

57% genome match

Stellaluna

Janell Cannon · 1990

Same ya feel

55% genome match

Sylvester and the magic pebble

William Steig · 1969

Same ya feel

57% genome match

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Philip C. Stead · 2010

Same ya feel

57% genome match

Corduroy

Don Freeman · 1968

Same ya feel

55% genome match

Teddy bear, teddy bear

Michael Hague · 1993

Same ya feel

55% genome match

Monster Blood III

Robert Lawrence Stine · 1995

Both explore fear & suspense

74% genome match